Visible signs to compare.
- Leaf curl
- Afternoon wilt
- Blossom drop
- Sunscald
- Dry or brown edges
- Slower growth
Field Library Entry
WS-101 Heat Stress
Weather Stress Series
A practical field entry for recognizing heat stress, checking conditions before acting, and tracking recovery after high-temperature events.
Check conditions before watering.
- Soil moisture
- Time of day
- Overnight recovery
- Recent weather shifts
Afternoon wilt does not always mean drought.
Check soil before watering. Heat response, dry soil, root stress, and recent weather changes can look similar in the field.
Recovery timeline.
- Mild stress: 24-72 hours
- Moderate stress: 3-7 days
- Severe stress: several weeks depending on crop type, heat duration, and root health
Track This Issue
Open Weather Stress Tracker
Seeing similar symptoms in your garden?
Use the Weather Stress Tracker to record what you observe, follow recovery, and review seasonal patterns.
Open library entry.
Overview, main illustration, what to observe, first checks, and basic field notes.
Full field guide set.
Guide PDF, observation cards, tracker templates, recovery worksheets, extended decision tree, and printable field references.