Why Egyptian farmers are growing crops under solar panels
higginsniggins
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August 21, 2026
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avadodin
If you live below the 40th parallel, partial shade is often better than full sun whatever the instructions on the seed package or common knowledge say. Even if the plants' natural habitat is in the tropics, they will appreciate it when getting transplanted, under drought, etc.