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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/stowaway43 on 2026-07-02 12:42:20+00:00.

Shade your plants! You don't have to have a pro set up, just use what you have. I use loose weave burlap to cover large sections but I also use old political signs, baskets, old sheets draped over stakes...whatever it takes to protect plants like lettuce and broccoli from extreme heat

Edit: Pics of my setup in the comments

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

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If you have a question or comment you can post in !meta@retrofed.com or message @DosDude@retrofed.com or @Die4Ever@retrofed.com

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Some rules we try to uphold:

Be civil. Bigotry is not welcome. This includes (but is not limited to): transphobia, queerphobia, racism, ageism and ableism. We do not promote hate.
Communities need to be Retro or Retro-adjacent.
Please don't upload pornographic content. (use an external image host for that)