15 Proven Heat-Proof Leafy Greens that Thrive in 100+ Degree Weather
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- John from www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you 15 leafy green vegetables that he grows in the Mohave desert where temperatures exceed 100 degrees for two months of the summer.
In this episode, you will learn the best leafy greens you can grow when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees for a few days, weeks, or even months. John grows all these leafy greens in his summer garden despite having days that hit 116 degrees.
You will learn about these special leafy greens that are heat tolerant and enjoy growing in the hot weather in his desert garden. You will learn more about each of these leafy green vegetables and that the leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked. You will learn to appreciate the bounty of your locally grown leafy greens that are more nutritious than store-bought leafy greens that are often of low quality and overpriced.
Jump to the following parts of the Episode:
00:00 Episode Starts
01:00 Growing in the Summer is Possible
01:37 Why Leafy Greens Are So Important
02:34 Common Greens will Not Grow in the Heat
04:08 Are these related to Standard Spinach?
05:35 Water Spinach
07:42 Longevity Spinach
09:08 Egyptian Spinach
10:04 Bele Tree
11:50 Malabar Spinach
13:45 Basil
15:35 Tree Collards
17:38 Moringa
20:13 Surinam Spinach
21:29 Cranberry Hibiscus
22:23 Roselle
23:37 Chaya
24:53 Sweet Potato Leaves
26:25 Edible Weeds Purslane
27:21 Lambs Quarters
27:27 Nopales Cactus Pads
After watching this episode, you learn the 15 leafy green veggies you can easily grow if the weather exceeds 100 degrees in your garden regularly. Of course, these vegies will also thrive in a normal summer garden of 80+ degrees.
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Jump to the following parts of the Episode:
01:00 Growing in the Summer is Possible
01:37 Why Leafy Greens Are So Important
02:34 Common Greens will Not Grow in the Heat
04:08 Are these related to Standard Spinach?
05:35 Water Spinach
07:42 Longevity Spinach
09:08 Egyptian Spinach
10:04 Bele Tree
11:50 Malabar Spinach
13:45 Basil
15:35 Tree Collards
17:38 Moringa
20:13 Surinam Spinach
21:29 Cranberry Hibiscus
22:23 Roselle
23:37 Chaya
24:53 Sweet Potato Leaves
26:25 Edible Weeds Purslane
27:21 Lambs Quarters
27:27 Nopales Cactus Pads
Let’s get John to 1m
Finally!!!!! We needed this video!! Is anyone else sick of high California prices for groceries near DEATH VALLEY?
12 years ago we had these same temperatures, and 10 years before that. The earth goes through cycles. Thanks for the tips!
hahah...very true
That’s just ignorance, this planet is warming up. Listen to science, not idiots..
@@andrewfiles4184agreed. Absolutely ignorant, but not everyone agrees with science… some prefer to believe in an invisible man that lives in the sky who damns you to hell if you ever step out of line… but he also allowed his people to kill and plunder over 6 million non Christian peoples, sooooooooooooo ❤
I did yardwork in Tucson for years. The purslane grows all over wildly, but be careful, all. Spurge generally grows "with" it. Purslane has (branches/stems/vines ?) that are very succulent like. The spurge is more like a lacy, sticky plant that is poisonous to eat.
John STILL at it years later!! Determined man!
The Nopales are wonderful chopped up and sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Add some feta cheese and lime juice, yummy.
I love this channel. Im currently trying to save up enough money to get my own little piece of land, and once i have it, im going to grow much of my food.
Look into tax sales.
i add moringa leaves and longevity spinach to my sandwishes. i love it
I love all these plants actually. They are beautiful and taste wonderfully. Definitely everyone should grow their own food and expand the plants they grow - there are so many flavors out there that most Americans are not aware of. In terms of mildness, sweet potato leaves, water spinach, and lambsquarters are very mild when cooked. I just lightly sautee with olive oil and garlic.
On the other hand, we still sometimes want lettuce in summer and I found an easy way to grow it: Small system kratky setup re-using single-use plastics, such as quart yogurt containers, lunchmeat containers, and potato salad containers. All I need is a hydroponic feed and grow lights. I use a simple grow light for about 3 containers. I grow an additional 3 containers on a sunny window sill. People who eat more lettuce can grow more containers. We take a few leaves a few times a week and it's nice to have it.
Our 100+ high temps for months here in Texas have not been a problem for my herbs and veg. It’s the lack of rain for months, until a spit of rain last night for the first time since early June, and intense sun frying everything.
There are varieties of sweet potatoes that are grown just for the greens flavor. Great trellis for these are volley ball nets.
I just moved from Pennsylvania to Fort Myers, Florida, and I love growing my own fruits and vegetables. But now I have to get used to growing in a different climate. Trying to learn as much as I can. Thanks for sharing.😊 happy healthy eating.🌿🥒🪴🥗
Yes, in SWFL we have a very different climate. It's late May and I am putting in my okra, Seminole squash, sweet potatoes, sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, a few other things. Harvest for lychees used to be June 14 on the spot but for the last few years, harvest has moved into May. Avocado are on the tree for later. Echo , a non profit eco garden in North Fort Myers can teach you a lot. They sell plants and seeds. Also All Native Nursery in Fort Myers has lots of stuff for pollinators in your landscape
Molokhia is delicious cooked in some chicken broth. Add lemon juice. You can freeze it for winter soup.
I grow the Malabar spinach for about four years now some of the leaves is get as big as my head..,and I will use in a wrap
Really sooo cool. I have the seeds but next year I will try. I need to get another trellis.
I cann't make the seeds germinate.
@mijardindesprolijopau Try the paper towel method of germination. It's the only way mine germinated.
Ever tried freeze drying or dehydrating the giant Malabar leaves and using them as chips? They seem like perfect chip size.
Tucson, AZ in the house, thanks for the video amigo!
Thanks man. Gives me some ideas for what to do when summer comes in Queensland Australia, after some unsuccessful lettuce growing last summer.
Thank you. I saw a few of what we like to eat in our native country.
Oh my, just discovered your channel! Seen so many channels come from the UK, Wisconsin, etc., but living in North Florida we have been having very hot summers so not especially useful for growing in my zone. I'm excited finding your channel with these more relevant suggestions! 🎉👍
LOL@Check your local laws if that is important to you! I fully agree, and it really cracked me up the way you said it.
I love your videos and your energy. Very smart, great at explaining things simply, and so very knowledgeable. I've learned so much from you and almost finished building my first giant raised bed! This yr I am determined to harvest and grow yr round.
Purslane tap roots are really good for breaking up clay soil as well as helping transform sandy soil. It really is a magical plant that also finds water sources.
Nw Nevada desert here Not in town lol. Wide open space. I’ll have to try these next year. Thanks John 👵🏻👩🌾❣️
I live in Oklahoma and have been growing chaya in pots indoors for years.
We love dandelion greens. I use them in stirfry.
I’ve been putting Moringa leaves in my scrambled eggs along with some feta … mmmm
Hello John, thank you so much for the list. This would be my worst gardening year, not much is growing at this point in TX, even my established roses are suffering this summer.
Much appreciated! 👍🏼☺️💗
I’ve been growing some of those in part shade in Central Texas - Okinawa and longevity spinach. In cement mixing trays (looks like giant dishpan) with holes 1 inch up - watering only 2 days per week. Malabar and herbs in full sun. Lambs quarter stayed alive since spring in the sun though it has tiny leaves in the heat. None of these get bitter. My sweet potato leaves do get bitter. Morninga too small to eat.
On the FL Panhandle okra grows well. Baker Creek has some interesting varieties if you aren't looking for the usual Clemson Spineless.
John, my hero! Your the best! 🫶💓
Hello John. You have been helping me out for at least 5 years in my garden. And seen a lot of your previous years videos. It’s time I gave back to you my brother. Man to man. Get a knew wardrobe. Solid color shirts. Not green.😂Get a part time job in a casino. You already have the balls to get in front of a camera. I’m sure it’s easy for you to talk to girls. No rule saying you cannot go to the club alone. Drink water. No alcohol needed.
How you bullying him and misspelling words.
@@Gkrissy bullying? Stop snowflake.
Such a great teacher 😊❤❤thank you
Thanks. Great topic. Need lots more like this.
Moringa is my fave but I love the taste of sorrel so I’ll have to try the cranberry hibiscus-it’s so pretty, too!
Roselle is also what they make red tea out of.
Can you share where you got the seeds for the ones you grew from seed? I'm in Texas where we have had sustained temperatures above 100 for many many days so I really enjoyed this content and am looking forward to trying some of these.
Great point! John should start selling us these rare varieties.
This was a great video. Your garden looks AWESOME! Well worth all the channel boosting comments! I am so glad you made and uploaded it for today's continuing education portion of my workday!
Great video. Like to hear moreover your video.
I love water spinach! I am hoping to grow a lot more of it this year.
I am already growing Tree Collards! And loving it!
They dealt with our five hard frosts last winter, and enjoyed being covered with snow twice. LOL Snow! In Tucson! TWICE! (They survived the hail we got a few weeks back, too.)
Also, they stood up like troopers during our last bout of HEAT and DRY these last few weeks. What a year, eh?
And I have adjusted to enjoying bitter tasting greens, as I found out how amazingly good they are for us.
I have grown the store bought nopal cactus. It is a tropical tree where there is no frost. There are other edible opuntias I now grow a cold tolerant one that has purple fruit.
Great topic , missed you for awhile john
I cook sweet poteto leaves with rice make soup.
I eat it raw in smoothies!
Panhandle of Florida has been 107 plus for days now.
SE TX for months
I grew Sweet Potatoes initially for the leaves! Now we also eat the tubers, but that is a twofer.
Love both!
Nice video john
I appreciate this video. I live in the Central Valley. I wanted to grow veggies on the balcony yet, stuck to succulents outside and tropicals inside. This is very informative.
Nice thanks for sharing
I have Moringa Trees that overwintered nicely. Well, they died back, were cut, and grew back from good, strong roots. I am hoping to get one that gets big enough that only the smallest branches die back. That would be awesome! I love Moringa Flower Tea!
Mine do not seem as "hot" tasting, but provide a serious nutty flavor. I'd be happy to give you some seeds.
That thing is dope!
Your Red Stem Malabar Spinach plants look awesome, especially in contrast to the bright, white trellis you have them growing up.
And yes, I'll get used to the mucilaginous texture. But, I'm breaking myself in on the Okra.
Greetings from just below you in Tucson, AZ!
Okra fresh in the morning, raw is delicious! Even has a sweet taste, believe it or not 😂
@@ogadlogadl490 I also love picking young okra pods in the morning and chewing them right there in the garden:)) 🌱
@@growpuravida the simple pleasures of life💚
Great info
I'm going to try my sweet potato leaves this year.
Eat leaved and potatoes.
Thank you
Yay❤thanks
Have you heard about the solar heat islands? Fields of solar panels creating heat islands!
Love your energy John and this is a pertinent topic. It makes sense to adapt our tastes seasonally and grow to the conditions. We are heading into El Nino so expect more hot and dry for the coming summer. I grow warrigal greens (aka New Zealand spinach but native to Australia as well) which is a good spinach substitute and heat tolerant although it likes a bit of shade and a drink in really hot weather. It is pretty robust and grows easily from cuttings. Perennial in coastal S Aust but is frost sensitive. I would like to give the longevity spinach and water spinach a go. The red Malabar spinach is very attractive climbing up a frame and seeds prolifically so It just comes up when the weather is warm enough. I view ‘weeds’ a bit differently now and appreciate the seasonal appearances of purslane, dandelion, chickweed etc. What we don’t eat the chickens do. I do love lettuce though.
Okra. hot summer food. Okra !!!!
Brazilian spinach or sisso can grow in zone 10. It’s a bit bitter but it loves the heat.
When I buy some desert land ..Id love to have you come visit!
Ugh, the month of August has been bad here in Alabama. I have seeds starts growing for turnips, rutabagas, and Late Nagasaki Cabbage. It has been so hot here that I am having great difficulty getting seeds to germinate. The heat wave is expected to break Tuesday, so I will attempt to sow seeds again then for Komatsuna, Pak Choi, kohlrabi, Brunswick Cabbage, and golden beets. When it cools a bit more, I'll sow seeds for Danvers carrots. New Zealand Spinach is a good spinach to grow from spring through summer. It thrives in the heart, has good flavor, and texture. I am going to attempt to grow tomatoes out of season in my poly tunnel, and will be sowing seeds for them in about a week. I am in zone 7B, with temps down to about 7F, so it will be a challenge, but doable.
My Husband taught me how to cook the Nopales in a Spicy Pork dish. I planted a WHOLE bunch in Stockton, CA. But moved back to Southern Oregon . . Snow eeeekkk!!..LoL! Yea, NO Nopales growing in the yard.
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Brilliant, thank you. I can't get a lot of these where I live, but I will be scouting around for them. I grow Longevity spinach and Mushroom Plant. Cheers, Muffy from Oz ( Australia)
you can try Tropical Fruit Forum, the tropical veggie section - there are lots of experienced growers from Australia there, should be able to share these veggies with you, they are actually quite common in the tropics and subtropics.
This year has been hella hot in FL, El Niño year.
That spinach looks easy to clean!
I get the right thousands of seeds from 4 plants of Egyptian Spinach
Thank you Jon ❤ you always have such good tips 😊❤🎉 id like to try one of the different spinach you grow , so far ive got some baby tomatoes growing their heirloom and they taste like candy 🍬 🍬 🍬 🍬 🎉😊
I liked the Malabar Spinich
I need.this Moringa
My Tree collard get super sweet in cold weather 16:25
I have a mental block thinking you are in Phoenix, no matter how many times you say you are from my wife's hometown. LOL Go Vegas!
HELLO JOHN ....
Where do you buy a lot of these more obscure plants?
When we lived in Hawaii we ate tons of sweet potato leaves in salads.
I’m gonna tell you what it heats up before a mini ice age. I totally think that that is what is going to happen. I had a teacher in junior high and he would talk about all sorts of things that were going to happen just around this time right now all the way back then almost 50 years ago. So that man must’ve known something. But AnyWho, you’re living in a good place for a mini ice age. It only dropped 2° but places like Europe oh, they won’t be able to grow any food
I am going to be growing about six of those greens that I never knew about. I’m from Ohio. It gets very hot here in our summers. But I would love to see you grow Moringa. And I would like to get your opinion on that. Happy gardening.😊
You sure have a lovely garden ! Do you live near Markus and Cara ? If you do i bet they get some good produce from you ❤😊
I'm in Washington state and it's 80s/90s where I'm at for the summer months. I like Chinese amaranth! It's great. Can you grow it? I grow palm tress and have okra and one cactus species eaking out a life here.
Hi, I am from South Africa. All your spinage looks good, but can they be planted in full sun? Or do they need shade?
I’m going to try sweet potatoe leaves since I’m growing a bunch in containers and in ground. Next year, I will try Malabar spinach.
Sweet potato leaves are great in stir fry I grow them every year.
Malabar can go in rice dishes that normally have English peas. Oddly similar taste. Also good in a wrap so you don’t notice the slime (okra type slime).
I'd like to know where you get all the seeds, can't find most of them on baker street - roselle? bele tree? and others also water spinach please.
Your holy basil looks to me like thai basil
You can sauté in garlic
Interesting Hat (said i a very nice way)
What about New Zealand spinach Can it take the heat?
Hi John our weather is much like yours and we love it as we do your show. Not a believer of climate change more like climate cycles. I practising my irrigation skills this year
mucilaginous has nothing to do with fibre. It means slimy, like okras. I grow malabar spinach as that is what I grew up on. I buy the water spinach from the Asian stores. I also grow molokhia which is a type of amaranth.
Very knowledgeable about veggies and hot zones.
Totally un-aware of the "Grand Solar Minimum" (global cooling caused by the sun's 400 year repeating Cooling Cycle ).
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I’m currently growing cannabis in my bathtub
I can help you get a job at the Bellagio.
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amaranth?
Saskatchewan Canada is about 25-30*F below what it was in the early 70s...dam climate change. when it's hot in one area, it's cold in another.
Roselle is sorrel in the Caribbean.
You live in a hot dry climate. What about not humid climates?
Ants brother. Do you have a video on getting rid of ants? I’ve had it! My mother was diagnosed with the Rona today. When I went to harvest my marshmallow plant,they were ready for me. 10 years,I deliberately left them alone! My figs! Yesterday! Sorry for off topic.
I'd just like to point out that the climate has been changing since there was climate.
water spinach (not water lettuce) - Ipomoea aquatica
Also kang kong or ying choy in Asian markets. Buy a bunch and grow from the cuttings. Eat the leaves, put the stems in water and it will grow roots within a week.
Thank God for the garden
Romans 3:23-26
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
It's the sun's intensity, it's solar cycles. I hope this is the hottest it gets and it starts getting better. ONE thing I'm not sure is how long this cycle lasts. It's the sun's intensity at its highest while the solar wind or something protecting earth is at its lowest.. I forget the technical terminology
Thanks for the content
Meat protein is the most nutrient dense food on the planet not leaves
LOG - the climate is being manipulated -research the truth for cred...it is 10 deg c here on the northern prairies and no rain anymore while the east gets soaked just like western u.s....don't be deceived..,.Yah bless the good....doug