IF YOUR garden is looking a little worse for wear at the moment, you're not alone.
The hot weather and lack of rain as resulted in some very brown looking gardens and a lot of wilted plants.
But did you know there are some crops that will thrive even during a heatwave?
Tom Hilton, outdoor gardening and indoor gardening specialist at National Greenhouse revealed some of the best fruit and vegetable crops anyone can grow right now.
Tomatoes
You probably already know that tomato plants don't fair well in cold weather, but when it comes to hot temperatures and drought the pro said they're "surprisingly hardy".
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The only thing to keep in mind that that if your tomato plant is still young it will need more water to help it grow, but older plants can still thrive.
Beans
Beans are a great option for dry and hot locations.
The plants don't require much water so can still thrive during a drought.
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There are many different types of beans you can grow, including chickpeas and black-eyed peas.
Peppers
They're not just great in a salad or roasted on a summer BBQ!
Peppers can still grow during hot and dry periods since they require less water.
Although it's important not to forget about them altogether.
Squash and Aubergines
These delicious crops also don't need much water to survive so will fair well during a drought.
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The pro suggested having a barrel with rain-collected water to help keep the soil rich when the crops do need it.
He said: “While these are all great options, it’s important to remember that careful planning and the right soil composition is still needed despite a plant’s hardiness."
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