Saving tree or vegetable crops after floods or high rainfall
The sooner you remove excess water and begin treating your tree or vegetable crops after flooding or high rainfall, the more chance they have of remaining healthy.
Most trees will stay healthy if floodwater recedes within a few days. As long as water drains within 24 hours, the impact on plant health is usually minimal. Some tree deaths can be expected if floodwater remains for extended periods, especially on less well drained soils that remain waterlogged after floods have receded.
Vegetable crops are at risk following a flood or heavy rain, as they lack an extensive root system. Waterlogged plants may need fertiliser replacement to recover.
Always seek professional crop advice before making decisions about removing or replacing crops damaged by waterlogging. Your crops may be salvageable.
This guide explains what you can do to minimise damage to vegetable and tree crops after high rainfall or flooding.
