During a thunder and lightening storm, it's obvious that the rain is beneficial for thirsty plants, but also the lightening plays a major role.
WHY IS LIGHTENING BENEFICIAL!
Lightning plays a crucial role in the growth of plants, and here's how. Firstly, it's important to understand that plants require nitrogen for their growth. Earth's atmosphere contains about 78% to 79% nitrogen, but this nitrogen is in a form that most plants cannot absorb or use. This is where lightning comes into the picture. Read More ...
Here is another article that is more of a short summary version.
My only tip for you is, during this awesome process of nitrogen exchange, stay in yo' house please. :). Don't stand outside in the elements trying to see your plants rejoicing in the rain.
After the storms came, the plants showed off. This is a flower of a Pineapple Guava.
Here are some other first fruits of the season.
A Moon Glow Pear. Last fall I transplanted the whole tree into a 30 gallon tub. It looks like it's happy with the move. The mini-Pear tree is loaded with pears.
This is a little Jalapeño pepper. I've mostly grown Bell Peppers but this year I planted two Jalapeño plants because I read an article about the benefits of eating Jalapeño peppers. CHECK OUT THE BENEFITS...
