Seed Germination and Climate Change

Seeds require a specific temperature range in order to germinate and reach their maximum potential. For example, beans will only germinate if the soil temperature is above 60 degrees F and no warmer than 95 degrees F. Celsius  16 to 35 degrees.

If the temperature reaches above 35 degrees C, which has happened here, and in many other areas, this past summer, the bean crop could be in jeopardy. Beans are a great staple, simple enough to grow, to save,  to share and to cook.

The Global Climate Catastrophe will likely increase the number of days that the temperature surpasses 35 C, what then happens to the beans many count on to feed their families. Will food security be at risk. 

The Climate Catastrophe is already posing a risk to food security, floods are another major threat to farmers. Witness this past summer in the United States, where floods devastated a large agricultural area.

Here in Renfrew County a cool wet spring following by a hot, dry summer had a negative impact on crops such as corn and soybeans.

for more info: https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/when-is-it-warm-enough-to-plant/9029.html

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