Why are they cutting down trees in Georgia?
One follower asked why “they’re cutting down all those trees on 400?” Here’s the answer our news staff tracked down. That’s because the Georgia Department of Transportation has started removing trees from the sides of Ga. 400 as part of its vegetation management project for the safety of Georgia’s drivers.
Why are they cutting all the trees down?
Forests are also cut as a result of growing urban sprawl as land is developed for homes. Not all deforestation is intentional. Some is caused by a combination of human and natural factors like wildfires and overgrazing, which may prevent the growth of young trees.
How many trees are cut down every minute?
200 000 acres of forest are cleared each day (deforestation ). That is 139 acres each minute. Assuming there are around 400 trees per acre (this depends greatly on the species, the age of the trees and if the area has been managed) making 55600 trees being destroyed every minute.
Can you grow tomatoes in 4 hours of sun?
Smaller, determinate patio tomatoes will do well in 4 to 6 hours of sun, and cherry tomato varieties can grow with even less sun. The bigger the tomato, the more sun is needed, so go for smaller varieties if sunshine is an issue.
Why are my cucumbers not getting bigger?
Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt and fusarium wilt are diseases that cause the vines to die, which slows or stops cucumber growth completely. Cucumber beetles damage the plants and spread disease.
Can you over water cucumbers?
Although you may think you are helping your cucumbers by watering more often, too much water can damage and quickly kill them by allowing roots to sit in damp soil and by removing beneficial oxygen from the soil. Watch cucumbers closely, both healthy growth and problems, for best indication of a proper watering.
What is the best fertilizer for cucumber?
Feed container grown cucumbers by mixing compost with your potting soil. You can also add a timed-released, low-nitrogen, high-potassium pelleted fertilizer with a N-P-K ratio similar to 2-3-6. Apply 1 tablespoon per pot at planting, and again when you see the first true leaves on your cucumbers.
Why are my cucumbers yellow and fat?
When cucumbers become over ripe, their green coloring produced from chlorophyll begins to fade, resulting in a yellowing pigment. Cucumbers become bitter with size and yellow cucumbers are generally not fit for consumption. The blossom end may twist or curl, resulting in fat, nubby cucumbers.
Can you eat a yellow cucumber?
You shouldn’t allow cucumbers to turn yellow. If you encounter a yellow cucumber, it’s usually over ripe. Cucumbers become bitter with size and yellow cucumbers are generally not fit for consumption. A yellow cucumber can also be the result of a virus, too much water, or a nutrient imbalance.
Why are my cucumbers so fat?
When the female bloom does not get enough viable pollen, the cucumber may develop lopsided or the fruit may be stunted. Poorly pollinated cucumbers typically swell at the stem end but fail to grow to the expected length. The blossom end may twist or curl, resulting in fat, nubby cucumbers.
Why are my cucumbers not turning green?
Cucumbers need sunlight to develop and maintain their green color. If not, snip out a large leaf or two to let the sunlight in. Excessive moisture results in white cucumbers because water leaches nutrients from the soil. Without the nutrients needed for proper development, cucumbers turn pale or white.