Top 8 Vegetables You Can Easily Grow in 100+ Degree Hot Summers

[@Ryan_Garcia]

1) Malabar Spinach 1:25 2) Surinam Spinach 3:32 3) NuMex Suave Orange Pepper 5:18 4) Jerusalem Artichoke 7:24 5) Red Hibiscus 8:37 6) Gynura Procumbus "Longevity Spinach" 10:00 7) Tree Collard 11:17 8) Armenian Cucumber 12:48

[@BrianBlancett]

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[@captdie1]

+Brian Blancett Thanks this helped out a lot.

[@mikedoingmikethings702]

Growing up in the Philippines we had these Malabar Spinach growing everywhere around our house, I didn't know what it was then hahaha I wanted to grow them here in Las Vegas... where do I go to buy a stem or seeds? Thanks!!!

[@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252]

+koolmike79 here in Stockton California my Philippines born roommate found some growing as a weed on the side of the road. she brought it home and grew a crop she didn't eat for its seed then dispersed the seeds. we have a few clumps of it still growing 3 years later with no watering or care.

[@phil7394]

Thank you.

[@DabneyFountain]

I love that you show the plant growing in your garden and then talk about your first-hand expierence growing it. Great tutorial.

[@xyz-pg3zd]

No one will ever match this guys enthusiasm and passion.

[@kellbellthefirst]

Seriously- he’s the best

[@Dr_Peeper_ICU]

I'll have what he's having.

[@TheeGoldenGoddess1]

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[@justinaturnbough2465]

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[@justinaturnbough2465]

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[@77grundy]

John, DON'T pull up all of your peppers! Before the frost dig up some of your pepper plants and put in pots. Overwinter them inside and put out again next spring. I do this here in Canada and get a harvest of chillies throughout the winter, and then they fruit quickly again when planted out in spring. They are naturally a perennial in a tropical climate.

[@Urbangardenfarms]

+77grundy I typically over-season some of my pepper plants indoors as well. I don't have to dig them up though, because most of them are in Jackpot fabric grow bags which makes it easy. I did grow some in raised beds this year, but they didn't seem to do as well as the ones in the grow bags. Had an overnight frost that snuck up on me this year as well, but I think I should be able to save a few varieties over winter.

[@donmurray8021]

I had a bell pepper pant in Central Florida. Dug it out of the garden and sat next to a compost pile on side of house. It rerooted and started producing peppers, so I mounded compost over the root ball. I swear, it was there for over 4 years and produced giant bells! The stalk on the things was as big as my wrist. Must have been the warm and protected site, and the great compost I had.

[@Karslp]

U mentioned shade. I’m in Arizona dessert n half my yard is just shade all day in Feb here. The rest is 6 hours max sun. What can I plant in the shade area ?

[@heatheringram2976]

You can grow them in pots instead of in ground. Then it’s easy to bring in in the autumn

[@nickhayley]

​@@Karslp ferns 😂

[@ryanh5987]

Hot Weather Vegetables 1) Malabar Spinach 1:25 White or red stemmed varieties are available. Starts off slow, for the first couple months, it will not grow too big, but before you know it, it will have filled out its entire trellis. Grows purple fruit filled with antioxidants. Spitting the seeds into your garden to replant is preferable. 2) Surinam Spinach 3:32 Similar to the previous plant. However, these should be slaved about a foot apart or so, as they do grow as big. 3) NuMex Suave Orange Pepper 5:18 Not incredibly spicy. Has uniquely peppery aroma. "Damn good!" 4) Jerusalem Artichoke 7:24 Pots dry out very fast. Grows very tall, growing probiotic tubers. 5) Red Hibiscus 8:37 Great color! Nice flavor, zesty or lemony. 6) Gynura Procumbus 10:00 Thrived in greenhouses, but frost caused problems for it. Lowers cholesterol. 7) Tree Collard 11:17 Didn't quite make it; perennial. Thrive in winter and sustain through summer. Plant out of full sun? 8) Armenian Cucumber 12:48 Grew the best of three other cucumbers. Standard and striped varieties. Actually a type of melon. Get slightly sweet when ripe.

[@TaureanDreams]

Ryan H thanks!!!! You are such a blessing for this!

[@penelopegrier5073]

Thank you. Never seen anyone else make a list with notes next to it. That was awesome!

[@alysepauline]

I identify with this guys spirit! I've watched a bunch of his videos tonight and I just love his energy! Keep making these!

[@ellafouser8674]

I wish you ppl would tell where you grow in the State or the Zone

[@louannhuber2651]

@@ellafouser8674. He is a hoot. 😂I think he’s in Las Vegas NV

[@Indy_at_the_beach]

I grew sweet potatoes in Palm Springs and it was mad productive with zero work except watering. Made a brilliant ground cover and delivered endless potatoes.

[@rachelamundsen8265]

I second longevity spinach. Amazing plant. So easy to grow and propagate. Zero maintenance. Tasty (mild taste). I share it with friends and neighbors. Just cut a few twigs and put in water. I am in Texas (Huston) and grow it in a pot on the patio.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

In No.Cali I grow tomatoes, peppers, sun chokes, okra, green beans, zucchini, cantaloupe, watermelon, yellow squash, grapes, lemons, basil, mint, rosemary, pumpkin and many flowers. It gets up to 118 in the summers. I will have to try these leafy greens I thought were impossible. Those orange peppers look really interesting. I like mild peppers. Thanks for the video. Lots of good info for the beginners like me.😊

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I love your excitement for plants and gardening. Whenever I am wondering what to do or what to grow I look to your channel 👍I appreciate all of your hard work 👏👏👏👏

[@yonason6047]

Hi John. I live in Central Florida. I have grown the Armenian cuke here. I didn’t know it was still edible at full maturity. THX. I can’t grow most cukes here. Powdery mildew gets ‘em. There are probably more, but the 2 I always try to grow are the “Sikkim” and the “Southern Delight (hybrid). They always do very well for me. Another hot weather cuke/melon that’s soo expensive in the stores (if you can even find it) is the African Horned Melon. Plant them in March and you’ll get buckets full in November. Mine even self-seeded for 3 years after initial planting. Anyway, i love your channel. Always fun, and informative.

[@AgendaInMind]

I grew Malibar spinach for the first time in NJ last year and LOVE it. I have all the seeds and cannot wait to plant even more next year!! All because if you, John!

[@tessah7133]

OMG it reseeds all over the place

[@3dPrintingMillennial]

Do you eat them cooked or raw?

[@AgendaInMind]

Cooked only. The leaves are thicker than cold spinach types. I mean, you could eat it raw if you like a thick leaf, but I blanch it and freeze it for later in the year.

[@sandramaier2781]

It self seeds like crazy!

[@greatprovider8198]

Thanks John, I have learned so much from you. Saw you in Heal Yourself on Amazon videos. From your previous videos I must add... New Zealand spinach, purslane, Egyptian spinich, okra, black eye peas and sweet potatoes. I live in El Paso and these vegetables do great in 100+ degrees. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@colettemcwilliams1325]

Thank you fir this information. I live in Las Cruces and just started out.

[@TheRealJoeyB]

Thanks for the warm weather planting ideas, am going to do a garden next season, live just north of Dallas ... cool stuff

[@SylviaLeDoux]

I had Surinam Spinach come up in a pot and now it’s everywhere. We are trying to contain it in one bed. I have been researching it. It’s also called Jewel of Opar and Water spinach. There is an Oxalate warning if you have gout, arthritis or kidney stones. Oxalates dissolve easily if you boil briefly and drain, like you should with Mustard and collard greens. I saw that the root can be cooked in stews like a potato. I boiled, drained then fried some and it was very potatoes like. The jewel like seeds can be made into a flour. The plant is high in omega3 oils and is a cousin to Purselane . It is considered a survival food. Love your videos! You are awesome!

[@adriancarlyle4659]

John you are an inspiration. Thanks and God bless you.

[@eastcoastnews9529]

John is a awesome guy . Ty for teaching me to gardening. I enjoy it a ton.

[@oklahomafreedom5536]

I live in the Mohave dessert CA and have great luck with growing squash and cucumbers, lettuce and onions

[@onemoredoll5791]

What kind of lettuce?! I am near the desert too

[@Ali-rb1mq]

Lettuce?

[@n.v.b2]

What kind of cucumbers? We are in NV, regular cucumbers struggle from the heat and dry air here. The only varieties that grew for me were heat tolerant Suyo and Summer Dance F1 hybrid.

[@aliciaaihara5995]

Hi John! I'm growing Armenian cucumbers and Mexican Sour gherkin this year! I'm in the Inland Empire in Southern California, so I was very keen on getting plant varieties that would survive our sub-desert climate. Wonderful vlog, thank you so much for all the information!

[@OmgKittys78]

Finally!!! Thank you. I've been trying to grow in this heat and everything just stops growing until it cools off. Will have try to find the seeds for these.

[@MARYMARY1952]

possibly you might want to read "how not to die" (Dr. Michael Greger). over 400,000 people a year in the U.S. die of cardiovascular disease. long -term studies in cultures who eat no animal products whatsoever (rural China and Uganda, Africa) show no cardiovascular disease whatsoever. it's gotta be caused either by our American processed foods or animal products ... so why not eliminate both and eliminate cardiovascular disease? Nutritionfacts.org will keep you up to date on the most current gold-standard studies. "evidence-based" decision making is smartest way to go. i believe in proof.

[@DigitalPlacebo]

Great video. My family and I live in Texas. We just recently moved into a home that has no trees in its backyard. It gets full sunlight and is very hot during the summer. So your video was helpful and showing me some plants that may do well in this type of environment.

[@jonnieking333]

i love how you mentioned Armenian cucumbers! they are by far the BEST cucumber breed out there and not enough people grow them!

[@trishahernandes7821]

Thank you John for this information. I love watching and listening to you. I love your humor. ♥

[@Krissie707]

For everyone wondering what kind of red hibiscus. Hibiscus Acetosella, (Cranberry Hibiscus) i believe is the name of his plant. Ty so much for this video, i live in texas in the blazing heat so this is very helpful! :)

[@musiclasstube5773]

Thanks, I’m enjoying your videos! I live in AZ, so I appreciate the ideas for hot weather growing- just ordered some Malabar spinach seeds 😊

[@justineeliza9462]

You have such good energy. Always love your videos, bud!

[@FeatherWind635]

You didn't mention okra. Okra thrives in the hottest months here in the Arizona desert. Okra also grows tall and leafy providing shade for the other veggies that struggle to survive in the heat.

[@mattmoney6654]

Hey I’m a native in Arizona, what should I plant

[@recoveringsoul755]

Featherwind Thanks, I heard Okra is excellent for it's health benefits. Also something called Tulsi Herb. Never heard of it before. Guy said to eat it evey day. a channel from India. Edit: Question, does the Okra need a lot of water once it gets going, or does the root go deep enough to find water?

[@AuthenticGardening]

Thumbs up for okra! Grows easy great in California, and produces steadily. Not everyone likes slimy though... I just happenned to love it.

[@AuthenticGardening]

Tulsi tea is becoming commonly known now, commersially. My favorite is Tulsi Rose

[@deerami84]

Recovering Soul Tulsi is more commonly known is western countries as Holy Basil. It’s basically Indian basil, truly great stuff. It is immuno modulating which helps bring your system to optimal levels. I take it for anxiety. It has many other benefits that can be found with a quick google search.

[@dvfreelancer]

Southern Peas (cowpeas) are another garden addition that seems to tolerate South Florida heat in the summer. Also green beans, lima beans and, of course, okra. Some of the universities down here are experimenting with hot weather tomatoes.

[@GreeneGene33]

Always a joy watching your videos, Thanks John...Thrive on buddy!

[@JanTijmes]

#9: Magenta Sheen Lambsquarters. I'm here in central Arizona, high planes desert, and summers get hot (114deg) for a few weeks before rainy season comes and winter is mild with a few freezing events. And Magenta Sheen Lambsquarters- the big variety- is so awesome and colorful to plant. There is a native variety by the river but it has much smaller leaves. Leaves and stalks can be used as fodder, and younger leaves can be harvested for salads and smoothies; tasting like spinach. Our friends survived the Great Depression living on these high protein plants that can reseed themselves. Plant now under rowcover (early February) and enjoy all year till November.

[@shirleyschopp395]

I just listened for the first time to a couple of your videos about growing in hot desert areas and I love them. I've moved to Southwest Utah and am struggling so I'm going to try some of your suggestions and I'll get back to you. Thanks very much

[@oakanna44]

Living in SWFL, it's so hard to find any edibles I can grow year-round, and with climate change, it's only getting harder... But this video is such a life-saver, and gives me a lot of hope!!

[@AttommicDog]

The armenian cucumber is amazing. It thrives in the heat and pickle wonderfully -just don't let them get too large!

[@s.leemccauley7302]

Thanks for the tip.

[@nursynikki]

Is that the same as Loofah. I have, what I thought were Armenian, they had fiber, and tasted horrible.....except my chickens kill for them. Am I confusing those 2?

[@pricklypear7516]

@@nursynikki . . . Yes, you are confusing two entirely different plants. The Armenian cuke is a very vigorous performer in most gardens. It's actually a melon that tastes like cucumber, and I've found that the slightly firmer, less water-logged flesh makes for a great tzatziki. Loofah is a gourd that's not really fit for eating.

[@maurirish1]

I have herbs, lettuce, bell peppers in my aerogarden. They are thriving. I have also successfully transplanted some basil, mint, parsley into soil and they are fine with the sun from the aerogardens. I have them on the side. Now I have a glowpear container and I want to put it outside on my porch and I am trying to figure what to grow out there. We are going into summer here in Florida, so looking for ideas. Thanks for this video. You have given me some ideas. I love your channel.

[@Urbangardenfarms]

I look forward to trying some of the varieties of plants John talked about in this video. It is always fun to grow new things and see how they do. Swiss Chard always does well for me in the summer heat, as does mustard and kale. Mustard is also an easy crop to grow while you are building the soil biology in new beds. Kale seems even better after it over-winters, and has had a touch of frost.

[@ilovmusic22]

Love your show! I just got some malabar spinach off your site. I’m growing just outside vegas in a town called pahrump. Can’t wait to try these seeds. :)

[@ilovmusic22]

Also can’t wait for more product on your site I’ll be buying more stuff.

[@zekereed5990]

Hey there, from Hawthorne!!! Grew up in Tonopah. Let me know how you do on the malabar.

[@VassagoStraad]

Watched this just before going into my community garden center and found red mama at spinach seeds! Thank you for that tip!

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

Hi John! It has been 100° + here in Umbria, Italy for weeks now and the veggie seeds I bought here and brought from the States this year are mostly really struggling. I've had to put up shade cloths and tuck many planters under trees to give them some respite. The bitter melon is doing well but has yet to set fruit. It is still July. I don't think we have enough pollinators in the heat and my zucchinis just drop. Next year I would plant many more flowers around the veggies to attract them. Also my tomatoes grow much better in the Bay Area! Here their leaves curl, depending on the type of tomato. Keep on filming!!!

[@shazaridarius6963]

I'm so happy I stumbled here! You are so awesome! 🎉❤💞

[@Metaphysics-for-life]

So great to have hot weather dark leafy green options, thank you!!!

[@alwaysbepreparedwithjeff3245]

Thanks Again For Sharing Your Garden Here On KZbin

[@jimmyp371]

I LOVE this video. Thank you so much, from south Florida 100+ degree weather

[@zahavailan3782]

Hey you’re the guy that used to review the juicers! Good to see you here. And great advice

[@Kathysart]

Love it! Thank you. Love all your episodes.

[@khiathompson33]

I'm from the South, so our humid summers can be punishing; so, I appreciate this info. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@shawn4630]

Always nice to see your videos John!

[@holymoly271]

Perfect video for 2020 in Northern Indiana. We've been way above normal temperatures. Thanks

[@jessysoekha3595]

hi im from surinam and im glad to see that our spinach is been used in other countries.

[@mahlina1220]

A lot of the plants you listed I miss and used to eat a lot as a kid in Vietnamese cuisines, including artichoke drink..yum!!

[@carmellayates2503]

Thank you John , this is just the presentation I needed to watch . Today is March 6,2022 and it's supposed to reach 90 F. Today here in zone 9 Florida we're mid west .

[@macartancaughey9993]

Good man John at least you show your garden some of these people tell you how to grow vegetables on KZbin but you don't see there garden you show all bro good for you I am from Ireland we grow more cattle than crops here

[@FamilySmith]

HAHAH...."Ladies, I'm almost 6' tall!" That made me giggle.

[@lise-annedore8935]

Isn't he funny and cute! Same.

[@popp-de-pop2812]

Don’t forget the guys! 😂

[@wafflglittr1434]

I have a question! When you are buying a pepper plant, do you buy it with peppers already on, or do you buy it younger without peppers? Also in AZ, CA, NV, NM, all those hotter states, would you want to keep the peppers outside in the sun, or on the patio in shade?

[@sonnyroy497]

Such happy enthusiasm 😊!!

[@slicksterslickster3409]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@carmellayates2503]

I took notes . Thank you John .

[@adventuresofthemeg]

the description of #3 was my favorite part of the video

[@Ramy_Ramz]

This guy makes me happy when he talks he is so like-able haha

[@eileenloves4802]

I agree! I just adore! What a wonderful soul!

[@journey2asimplelife]

Totally agree! John sure does get me in a good mood! I LOVE his sense of humor and positive attitude!

[@chewee2k]

I can't stand to listen to someone who continually addresses his audience as "you guys."

[@chewee2k]

@yes "you" would be sufficient

[@faizashahfaizashah9022]

Time good

[@amyhoang9140]

Wow, I didn't know the Surinam Spinach is edible. I saw it many years ago on top of someone's wall and used to admire its colorful fruits but though it was just some kind of weed. Just found out that it is also called Surinam Purslane. I have been searching for it here and so glad to see it being identified here in your video.

[@yuriistelmashenko7206]

That is not Surinam Spinach

[@GraftingTactick]

M..A..G..N..I..F..I..C..I..E..N..T video, beautiful garden

[@ortizle1]

I always learn something new with your videos. Thank you!

[@lburg3780]

Thank you for growing edible hibiscus. I have seeds and want to start it in July. You can cook the leaves with water in microwave and purée. Makes great condiment for fish - thanks West Africa!

[@AwakenedSon]

7:08 *smug chuckle* "so grow this one". You had me laughing so hard.

[@lizzyl5112]

Thank you so much! I am looking what to grow in the summer heat. I have my squash and cucumbers.growing right now. They are doing great . However, we are about to hit triple digits..So I am looking for what to grow next. I'm going to try to grow your tips: Malabar spinach, more peppers, and the Armenian cucumbers. Your garden looks great! Thank you for sharing!

[@christianschmidt1556]

Here in DFW sweet potatoes grow well if you water them. The produce for sweet potatoes is great huge amounts but it takes months a full season. Cucumbers are also good producers if you water them. Black eyed peas are good in the heat and even poor soils but still need some water but will grow in slower and not die in dry conditions.

[@divkagamer3946]

I love when he giggles at himself.

[@kathleenneu1958]

That's right don't pull 'em transplant them to pots . I did this with my Cherokee purple tomato had tomatoes in December ! Put them out after frost and I'll have tomatoes in fall , and take em back in for winter. I want to see how long I can keep em going ! Happy gardening y'all !

[@nancyates9822]

Wow. I never heard of eating hibiscus! your videos always teach me something!!! God bless!!

[@Laggin6]

I had no idea Jewels of Opar was also edible or Surinam Spinach. I'll be watching for it to come up in my yard again this year. Awesome!

[@melissah170]

I love your channel! You are so knowledgeable and have so much energy. I love it! I definitely subscribed and I look forward for putting your tips to use in my desert vegetable garden. 😁

[@conniepadilla3055]

Have not heard.of any of these plants but you did give me an idea peppers and cucumbers thanks

[@spinjason]

An Armenian Cucumber I grew a couple years ago grew to 30" and 17 1/2 inches around!

[@photohoot]

I accidentally have Surinam Spinach . I've been growing it as a bonsai because the root is interesting. I will plant it in the ground. Thanks for the advice. -Sweating in Florida

[@ms.dealmeidasclass3538]

John, great episode. I have limited space to grow a vegetable garden. It is my balcony. I am in Central Florida, over 100 degrees in the summer. I'd like to grow green leave veggies and cucumbers. What do you reco.mend? Thsnks.😊

[@jessicah3450]

I've always had luck with peppers, okra, and cucumbers in Texas. Sometimes tomatoes, but the birds like them, so I grow cherry tomatoes, that way we get some before they peck them. We also get tomato hornworms, they're vicious (growl at you), and disgusting (shoot green slime). We tried natural remedies, spraying watered down Dawn on the leaves of the plants, but knocking them off the plants with a stick then smashing them with a brick was the most effective.

[@2Hearts3]

Sure do like your channel. Always interesting, useful information 🌱🌿

[@Earthy-Artist]

Hi, Just discovered your channel I like your unexpected quirky & unexpectedly humorous video style and good info. When I first heard you speak I said "why does your accent sound familiar", then I realized it reminds me of Sean Penn's 'Jeff Spicoli' charactor from the classic 80's movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' .

[@bobgirevik2696]

Hi, John! I’m in Las Vegas and just found your great tips on KZbin. Are you interested in selling some of your cuttings for your best seasonal grows?

[@deemdreamqueen]

Thank you for the tips! I'm starting the malabar from seed in my window and plan to order Jerusalem artichoke soon. Will probably grab all these plants because it is hot as Hades in Texas this year and I can't get a lot of anything going no matter how much I toil and water

[@TTribe-uj5df]

Ok John just started watching and I really enjoy your videos. I had a thought maybe you could do house calls. I’ll go down to the Doctor find out how bad my blood is. Then you come by tell what to grow and what works in my area. Sound good? You be like dog whisperer guy. Only with plants. Honestly I am learning a lot from your videos and picking up some great ideas. Thank you.

[@smoxen]

Excellent narration !!!

[@PhenoDaddy]

I have a suggestion for an Episode you could do. How about a Vlog of your food for the day. Take us through your eating habits for a 24hr period. It would give some insight to those of us new to Gardening/Good Nutrition. Growers Love BU

[@graphene1487]

Badass Unicorn agreed!!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Malabar spinach! Yep. Sun loving.

[@christinearmington]

I grew that maple leaf hibiscus. The roselle. It got to be too enormous. And I didn’t even know that it was edible! Thanks 😎

[@shellyd1811]

Just subbed....trying to start a drought resistant garden in my backyard! :)

[@victoriaoshea4865]

EXTREMELY helpful video

[@Calv-tb1bx]

From south Africa here.😀 thank you!

[@a.d.b535]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@katiedangelo404]

I feel very over whelmed with figuring out how to start... im so all or nothing. One of my mental hurdles is not knowing exactly when to put things in the ground... i need a calandar based on az weather on which tasks i shpuld be doing this week! You inspire me... ive watched so many of your videos im struggling to put them all together and get growing... :/

[@kenpca]

Interesting...i will have to try some of these

[@JanishaUrquidez]

Love your videos! So informative! So helpful, trying to start garden in Vegas!

[@DucVietNguyenPhD]

Great Thanks Mr. John. I have used all 8 vegetables.

[@robertareid8949]

Hi John, thank you for all your informative videos. I live in Perth Western Australia where the summers are very hot. Your Malabar Spinach plant made me think of sweet potato leaves I have growing. I don't harvest any roots just the leaves which are very mild tasting but really take off and grow all year round. What do you think of these compared to the Malabar Spinach in terms of nutritional value?

[@fifthdimension326]

You will live forever with all those healthy greens.

[@thekevorlando]

grate to see you back

[@2075vj]

Of these which would you recommend growing in containers here in Ft Meyers? Thanks for sharing 😊

[@craydimpel9289]

When you say Red Hibiscus are you refering to Hibiscus sabdariffa ? Cant find any propper information on which is which and what is good.. Thanks alot for all the great content, helping me alot on building my own food garden!

[@DiannaAtherton]

John do do you have a video on how your paver planter boxes were made? Thanks

[@jimsmij]

Buying a house in Florida, so this list is perfect for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@edelinabacani4552]

You make funny & informative videos. Thank you.