Son Güncelleme Kasım'da 6, 2023

The Arizona desert is a challenging environment for gardening, but it is not impossible.

With the right knowledge, planning, and plant selection, you can create a beautiful and productive garden that thrives in the hot and dry conditions.

Arizona Çölü
Arizona Çölü. Photo by Gregory Whitcoe on Pexels.com

When is the best time to plant vegetables in the desert of Arizona?

Timing is key for growing vegetables in the desert. You need to plant your crops at the right time of the year, depending on the type of vegetable and the climate zone you live in.

Arizona çölünde iki ana büyüme mevsimi vardır: ilkbahar ve sonbahar.

Sıcaklıkların ılıman ve don riskinin düşük olduğu dönemlerdir.

Çoğu sebze için yaz ve kış genellikle çok sıcak veya çok soğuktur, bazı ısıya dayanıklı veya soğuğa dayanıklı çeşitler hariç.

According to the Arizona Vegetable Planting Guide, the best time to plant vegetables in the low desert of Arizona (below 3500 ft elevation, such as Phoenix and Tucson) is as follows:

  • Spring season: from January to March, you can plant cool-season crops such as lettuce, spinach, Brokoli, cabbage, havuçlar, pancar, peas, turp, ve soğan. From February to April, you can plant warm-season crops such as tomatoes, biberler, eggplants, cucumbers, squash, kavun, fasulye, and corn.
  • Fall season: from July to September, you can plant cool-season crops such as lettuce, spinach, Brokoli, cabbage, havuçlar, pancar, peas, turp, ve soğan. From August to October, you can plant warm-season crops such as tomatoes, biberler, eggplants, cucumbers, squash, kavun, fasulye, and corn.

The best time to plant vegetables in the high desert of Arizona (above 3500 ft elevation, such as Flagstaff and Prescott) is as follows:

  • Spring season: from March to May, you can plant cool-season crops such as lettuce, spinach, Brokoli, cabbage, havuçlar, pancar, peas, turp, ve soğan. From May to June, you can plant warm-season crops such as tomatoes, biberler, eggplants, cucumbers, squash, kavun, fasulye, and corn.
  • Fall season: from August to September, you can plant cool-season crops such as lettuce, spinach, Brokoli, cabbage, havuçlar, pancar, peas, turp, ve soğan. From September to October, you can plant warm-season crops such as tomatoes, biberler, eggplants, cucumbers, squash, kavun, fasulye, and corn.

Where to find the plant “desert sage” in the wild of Arizona?

Desert sage (Salvia dorrii) is a native plant of the Great Basin and Mojave Deserts of the American Southwest. It is a small shrub with showy blue flowers and purple bracts that bloom from mid-summer to mid-fall.

It grows in dry, kayalık, and sandy soils, and can tolerate drought, sıcaklık, and cold. It is a popular plant for landscaping, as it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and has a pleasant fragrance.

Desert sage can be found in the wild in several locations in Arizona, especially in the western and northern parts of the state.

Some of the places where you can see desert sage in its natural habitat are:

  • Mead Gölü Ulusal Rekreasyon Alanı: This area covers parts of Arizona and Nevada, and includes the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Lake Mohave. You can find desert sage along the shores of the lakes, as well as in the surrounding hills and mountains.
  • Büyük Kanyon Ulusal Parkı: This park is one of the most famous and visited natural wonders in the world, and covers parts of Arizona and Nevada. You can find desert sage in the lower elevations of the canyon, especially on the south rim and the west end.
  • Joshua Tree Ulusal Parkı: This park is located in California, but borders Arizona on the east. It is known for its unique and diverse landscape, which includes the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, and the Joshua Tree forest. You can find desert sage in the Mojave Desert section of the park, along with other desert plants such as cacti, yucca, and creosote bush.
  • Saguaro Ulusal Parkı: This park is located in southern Arizona, and protects the largest concentration of saguaro cacti in the world. It is divided into two districts: the Rincon Mountain District and the Tucson Mountain District. You can find desert sage in both districts, along with other desert plants such as palo verde, ocotillo, and cholla.

Phoenix'teki Bitkiler ve Ağaçlar, arizona
Phoenix'teki Bitkiler ve Ağaçlar, arizona

What kind of oak tree can you plant in Arizona low desert?

Oak trees are not very common in the low desert of Arizona, as they prefer cooler and moister climates.

Yine de, there are some species of oak that can adapt to the hot and dry conditions of the desert, ve gölge sağlayın, güzellik, and wildlife habitat.

Some of the best oak trees to plant in the low desert of Arizona are:

  • Arizona white oak (Quercus arizonica): This is a native oak of Arizona, and can grow up to 50 feet tall and wide. It has dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and produces acorns that attract birds and squirrels. It is drought-tolerant and can grow in full sun or partial shade. It is also resistant to oak wilt, a fungal disease that affects many oaks.
  • Canyon live oak (Quercus chrysolepis): This is a native oak of the western United States, and can grow up to 60 feet tall and wide. It has evergreen leaves that are glossy and dark green on top, and fuzzy and silver on the bottom. It produces acorns that attract birds and mammals. It is drought-tolerant and can grow in full sun or partial shade. Ayrıca meşe solgunluğuna ve yangına karşı dayanıklıdır..
  • Netleaf meşe (Quercus rugosa): Bu Meksika ve Orta Amerika'nın yerli meşesidir, and can grow up to 40 feet tall and wide. Yarı yaprak dökmeyen, buruşuk ve üst kısmı koyu yeşil yapraklara sahiptir., ve alt kısmı tüylü ve açık yeşil. It produces acorns that attract birds and mammals. It is drought-tolerant and can grow in full sun or partial shade. Ayrıca meşe solgunluğuna ve zararlılara karşı dayanıklıdır..

Where to plant Bartlett pear tree in Arizona desert?

Bartlett armut (Pyrus topluluğu 'Bartlett') dünyada en popüler ve yaygın olarak yetiştirilen armut çeşitlerinden biridir.

Büyük üretir, sulu, ve taze yemek için mükemmel olan tatlı armutlar, konserve, ve pişirme.

Aynı zamanda kendi kendine tozlaşan bir ağaçtır, yani meyve üretmek için yakınlarda başka bir armut ağacına ihtiyaç duymaz.

Bartlett armut Arizona çölünde iyi yetişebilir, Doğru yere dikildiği ve uygun bakım sağlandığı sürece.

Arizona çölüne Bartlett armut ağacı dikmek için bazı ipuçları::

Tam güneş alan bir site seçin, iyi drenaj, ve kuvvetli rüzgarlardan korunmak.

Kaldırım yakınlarına bitki dikmekten kaçının, araba yolları, veya temeller, kökler hasara neden olabileceğinden.

Ayrıca ceviz ağaçlarının yakınına dikim yapmaktan kaçının, armut ağaçlarının büyümesini engelleyen bir kimyasal salgılayabildikleri için.

Ağacı kışın sonlarında veya ilkbaharın başlarında dikin, toprak işlenebilir olduğunda ve donma riski düşük olduğunda.

Ağacın kök topunun iki katı genişliğinde ve derinliğinde bir çukur kazın.

Deliğin altındaki ve yanlarındaki toprağı gevşetin, ve kompost veya gübre gibi bazı organik maddeleri yerel toprakla karıştırın.

Ağacı deliğin ortasına yerleştirin, ve greft birliğinden emin olun (anaç ile kalemin birleştiği nokta) toprak seviyesinin üzerindedir.

Deliği toprak karışımıyla doldurun, ve sıkıca bastırın.

Ağacı iyice sulayın, ve nemi korumak ve yabani otları önlemek için tabanın etrafına bir malç tabakası ekleyin.

Ağacı düzenli olarak sulayın, özellikle ilk yıl ile sıcak ve kurak aylarda.

Su sıklığı ve miktarı toprak tipine bağlı olacaktır., hava durumu, ve ağacın yaşı. Genel bir kural derin ve seyrek sulamaktır, ve sulamadan önce toprağın nemini kontrol edin.

Toprak nemli olmalı ancak derinlikte ıslak olmamalıdır. 6 ile 12 inç. Aşırı su veya su altında kalmaktan kaçının, çünkü her ikisi de strese neden olabilir ve meyve kalitesini ve miktarını azaltabilir.

Ağacı yılda bir kez gübreleyin, ilkbaharın başlarında, tomurcuklar kırılmadan önce.

Meyve ağaçları için formüle edilmiş dengeli bir gübre kullanın, and follow the label instructions for the rate and method of application.

Do not fertilize after mid-summer, as this can stimulate new growth that is susceptible to frost damage.

Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers, as they can promote excessive vegetative growth and reduce fruit production.

Prune the tree annually, in late winter or early spring, before the buds swell.

The main goals of pruning are to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches, to thin out crowded or crossing branches, to open up the canopy for light and air circulation, and to shape the tree for better fruiting and appearance.

Use sharp and clean pruning tools, and make clean and smooth cuts.

Do not remove more than 25% of the tree’s canopy in one year, as this can stress the tree and reduce its vigor.

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