Horticulture: Recovering from extreme events

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Floods and high rainfall present a number of potential problems for tree and vegetable crops. The faster water can recede and drain the better your chances your chances of maintaining healthy crops.

  • Loss of oxygen
  • Heat from stagnant water
  • Chemical and biological contaminants
  • Increased breakdown of fruit and vegetables
  • Iron chlorosis or nitrogen deficiency
  • Soils with high clay content
  • Pests and diseases

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