Cool weather reduces some local farm yields

"Sakon Chili farmers weep..."  ...is the translated headline at naewna.com.



Local yields of chilies and turmeric have been drastically reduced by the extended cold temperatures according to the article.

Knowing how much Thai's enjoy their chili, it may seem like a minor catastrophe to many.

My own plants seem to attest to the truth of this news item.  Chilies are stunted and shriveled.
Peppers produce for an average of three months.
Most plants will need to be replanted after the cold spell


Other plants in my garden also seem to be suffering.
Only half of the banana fruits survived and seem much smaller than usual. Some smaller coconuts are prematurely falling from the tree.
On the other hand, my radishes, zucchini and orchids seem to be doing quite well



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