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    HUNG UP ON humidity

    May 31, 2019 5 minutes
    By Samantha Johnsoni

    IF THERE’S ONE THING WE KNOW about gardening, it’s that moisture is a critical component of the horticultural equation. Humidity — the presence and percentage of water vapor in the air — directly affects the moisture levels in your garden and can play a big part in the success (or failure) of your plants.

    Humidity makes already-hot temperatures even more uncomfortable, but humid conditions also contribute to some tricky issues in the garden. Warm conditions are excellent for the growth of garden staples such as tomatoes and peppers, but when high humidity arrives, it can bring with it a host of other less-desirable visitors, such as molds and mildews.

    The good news is that a period of hot, dry weather tends to halt or even end some plant diseases brought on by humidity. Therefore, if conditions cooperate, your struggles could be

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