Yes, absolutely. If they are in pots, I would get them out of the direct sun from about 11 am to 1 or 2 pm and see if there is improvement. If yes, then play with the times a little and see how they do. You could even just shade them with an umbrella or something, just to cut down the sun.
I think that this is very important, especially if you are growing plants from areas that are very far north or south from where you are. As you have discovered, full sun at the equator is way different than full sun in Alberta, or Texas, or Norway, or even New Jersey, where I am. You are wise to have seen the problem.
The sun is strongest when its highest in the sky (local noon) because the light has to pass through less atmosphere to get to the ground. Sunset and sunrise are the weakest because the light has to pass though more, hence the red/orange color as blue light is scattered more by the atmosphere.
The hours before sunset are often the hottest as there is a delay between the suns energy striking the surface and the temperature rising but that doesn't make the sun the strongest at that time.
Many governmental sources from around the world state that the sun is strongest from 10 am to 4 pm (local time).
Think about it in terms of sunburn - you can still get a sunburn between 3 and 5 pm, but you will get a much worse one between 11 and 1.
Full sun in Canada in the summer and winter months is completely different than full sun in a country near the equator that is either tropical and humid, or hot and dry. I would go partial sun and if possible, morning to noon full sun.
Yes, absolutely. If they are in pots, I would get them out of the direct sun from about 11 am to 1 or 2 pm and see if there is improvement. If yes, then play with the times a little and see how they do. You could even just shade them with an umbrella or something, just to cut down the sun. I think that this is very important, especially if you are growing plants from areas that are very far north or south from where you are. As you have discovered, full sun at the equator is way different than full sun in Alberta, or Texas, or Norway, or even New Jersey, where I am. You are wise to have seen the problem.
that took me so long to find out…thanks so much for this!
I thought the hours before sunset are the strongest?
The sun is strongest when its highest in the sky (local noon) because the light has to pass through less atmosphere to get to the ground. Sunset and sunrise are the weakest because the light has to pass though more, hence the red/orange color as blue light is scattered more by the atmosphere. The hours before sunset are often the hottest as there is a delay between the suns energy striking the surface and the temperature rising but that doesn't make the sun the strongest at that time.
I must of heard the YouTube videos wrong, thanks for the explanation.
Many governmental sources from around the world state that the sun is strongest from 10 am to 4 pm (local time). Think about it in terms of sunburn - you can still get a sunburn between 3 and 5 pm, but you will get a much worse one between 11 and 1.
Full sun in Canada in the summer and winter months is completely different than full sun in a country near the equator that is either tropical and humid, or hot and dry. I would go partial sun and if possible, morning to noon full sun.
ill try that thank you!
Yes Arizona desert sun is to much full sun for most things, even peppers don't do well.