The idea of staking your Jals up is a good one - but not while wet. Walking in the garden while wet damages the soil structure - and handling wet plants increases the risk of speading any diseases which might be present. The plants will (would have been) okay if you'd waited until conditions were drier. And, yup - they'll recover. Just give them a few days - -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 Check out http://www.thechileman.com for Hot Sauces, Salsas, Mustards & More!