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SilverRose

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Container Color question
« on: April 17, 2023, 03:04:20 pm »
I just discovered the Earthbox from watching a youtube video from a homesteader. I live in Southern Oklahoma in growing zone 7b-8a. I'm just a couple of miles from the Oklahoma/Texas border so I get really hot summers. I'm ready to place an order today and prefer the black containers but with my hot summers I'm wondering if I need to choose a different color? I'm new to container gardening for veggies and looking for any insite or recomendations from those of you with experience. Thanks

JessieJim1

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Re: Container Color question
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2023, 11:26:44 pm »
Dark-colored containers, like black, can absorb more heat from the sun, which can be a concern in hot summer climates like yours. Some gardeners also use reflective materials, like white plastic or aluminum foil, to cover the outside of their containers to help reflect heat away.

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Re: Container Color question
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2023, 12:40:22 pm »
The color of the EB does not absorb significant heat load. The EBs are 90 lbs full and act as a temperature buffer. I garden on the Mississippi Gulf coast and see no adverse temperature issues
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SilverRose

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Re: Container Color question
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2023, 09:46:09 pm »
Dark-colored containers, like black, can absorb more heat from the sun, which can be a concern in hot summer climates like yours. Some gardeners also use reflective materials, like white plastic or aluminum foil, to cover the outside of their containers to help reflect heat away.
  I decided to go with the sage. Thanks for advice.

CathyM

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Re: Container Color question
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2023, 09:45:51 pm »
@Silver Rose
Hey neighbor, I'm in Texas about an hour and a half southeast from you.  I bought the terra cotta ones, since our brick is peach-colored.  You will love your EarthBox!


SilverRose

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Re: Container Color question
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2023, 09:13:07 am »
@Silver Rose
Hey neighbor, I'm in Texas about an hour and a half southeast from you.  I bought the terra cotta ones, since our brick is peach-colored.  You will love your EarthBox!
Howdy neighbor! I'm orginally from the DFW area but have lived full time on the Okie side of Texoma for a while now. I narrowed it down to terracotta and sage. We sure had a brutally hot summer last year. I figured the black would be a big no for our area.

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Re: Container Color question
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2023, 01:27:42 pm »
I'm thinking you're right, Silver Rose.  Besides, colors are prettier!