[anyonecancode]

My understanding is that agriculture in the desert works because of all the sunlight, so if water is provided it ends up actually being really good for growing plants.

(also, I don't think the Central Valley is actually a desert?)

[sorcerer-mar]

Similarly, agriculture in a swamp works because of all the water. So if soil and sunlight is provided it ends up actually being really good for growing plants.

[anyonecancode]

When I think of swampy areas I'm familiar with, they don't get as much sunlight as desert areas. It's possible to provide water to many areas that don't have a lot, but increasing total sunlight hours isn't possible.

[sorcerer-mar]

Sure you can, you just give them unlimited free electricity and shine light on them. Basically what we do with water to sustain agriculture in deserts.

[dendrite9]

Much of it used to be a seasonal wetland/lake until the water was diverted into canals or pumped over the mountains.

[viccis]

>so if water is provided

^ the rub ^