Best Vegetables that Thrive in Summer Heat & Tropical Climates

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John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ goes on a field trip to Koolau Farmers and Fukuda Seed Store in Honolulu Hawaii to share with you some crops that thrive in the tropical climate of Hawaii and will also perform well in many summer time gardens. First, John visits Koolau Farmers and shares with you his top picks and tips for growing vegetables, herbs and fruits in Hawaii and other tropical climates. Second, John visits the Fukuda seed store that has been in business since 1920 selling seeds in Hawaii. They are one of the oldest seed companies still operating in Hawaii at this time. You will discover some interesting facts about seeds and along the way. John will share his TOP picks of seeds that will thrive in tropical climates as well as your HOT SUMMER GARDEN! You will learn many unique and rare heirloom varieties of fruits, herbs, vegetables and leafy green vegetables that John loves, plus the "outlaw" vegetable that can not be shipped to the mainland! You will also discover some unique Asian vegetables and crops that can be grown as perennials in the tropics. After watching this episode, you will learn many different crops you should experiment with in your summer garden to have bountiful harvests, resist the summer heat, and will grow the most nutrient dense, healthiest food ever. Learn more about Koolau Farmers at: http://www.koolaufarmers.com/ The Fukuda seed store's web site at http://www.fukudaseedstore.com They are not super tech savvy. So contact them directly by calling (808) 841-6719. They take orders over the phone.

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Mahalo, John. I live on Oahu and this video was made just for me :) I'll be visiting Fukuda very soon.

Hi! I live in Cancun, Mexico. We usually have over 25°C and 2/3 of the year with sunny days. Could I use these too?

Thank you I just decided to start gardening here and this is so incredibly helpful. Sadly many of my plants have bolted since I started. Now know which ones to plant next. Thanks for your hard work John!

Thank you so much. I moved to Oahu from the main land and was frustrated with the nurseries here. They are all excellent with ornamental shrubs and fruit trees but lacking when it comes to veggie info. I have noticed that the few places that sell "local" seeds are gems. Some of the older locals are great as well.

I have a special issue. I like to grow food indoors, as I live in Alaska. I used to experiment often with "what will grow here by accident"...but have also have found some crops HATE to stay in the house. So...my solution seems simple...import Hawaiian seeds for indoor agriculture since it is used to such heat....right? Am I nuts? Cold weather crops in garage....hot weather upstairs?

Thanks John! You posted this awesome video on my birthday and it was a topic I was really hoping you'd cover. (I'm also glad to see that I'm not crazy for trying to grow things in the Las Vegas heat.)

This stirs up my inner seed hoarder..

I love when you say "This is one of my favorites." Have you posted a video on collecting seeds from your garden? or How to get seeds from your favorite plant in the garden. I enjoy your videos and have leaned alot from watching.

John,
Great information about hot plant growth. Ordered more greens from your following information about the great new greens. Would like to know where to get some other green seeds for garden? I want to do the donation where you give information with phone call. Where is this link to do this?
Thanks,
John N. Porter

I'm enjoying all the Hawaii videos. If you are going to go state-by-state choose Washington state to do a video series next! (or send a magic potion to repel slugs without using chemicals)

Great video, John. I live in Florida and figure that most of what grows well in Hawaii should fair well in Florida. I wrote down just about every seed you discussed and 'am waiting for my catalog. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

Would pumice be considered a rock dust?

What's the name of the cherry you grow in your garden?

What an amazing backdrop for that closing shot John!

Komatsuna is a variety of Japanese mustard that grows well in most climates, year round. Has anyone else grown it? Mine is still young, but doing well in California so far.

Learned a ton on this video. Thank you John.

I use to grow datil peppers , they are pretty hot.

John, do you think the vegetable plant you suggested will thrive n grow in the Philippines?

Thanks again John. So glad you are in Hawaii...we learn more about the local gardening resources from you...and we live here, how's that! Mahalo!

It's pronounced Ko Oh Lau. Both "O" sounds are said like the "O" sound in boat. :)