About this episode

This episode discusses how extreme heat impacts pollination and the health of warm season crops with entomologist Laura Iles.

Warm season crops like tomatoes and green beans need consistent warmth to thrive, and it may seem like they love the heat, but when it gets too hot some of our favorite vegetables go on strike. On this episode, we talk with entomologist Laura Iles about how heat affects pollination and pollinators.

People in this episode

Guest: Laura Iles

Topics covered

• warm season crops
• pollination
• heat effects
• vegetable gardening
• entomology

Keywords

• tomatoes
• green beans
• heat wave
• pollinators
• gardening

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