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Frost Aftermath

5/18/2009 9:07pm by Trent Thompson

I just want to let everyone know out there that the frost last night did not do any major damage to the crops. The early tomatoes were covered. Most other crops were covered as well and many crops that were exposed could easily handle a light frost like last night's. So, no major problems. A few cauliflower (a frost sensitive brassica) left uncovered may have been injured slightly...we'll see. A guinea pig tomato plant left exposed, however, was a casualty. The Reemay (sheet-like material I used to cover the tomatoes) worked great! Hope everyone is looking forward to a great season. It was nice today taking the Reemay off of the Kale and Collards and seeing them in their full glory. Based on the 10-day forecast, it is looking like last night will probably be the last frost of the season...keep your fingers crossed!

2 Comments »
karmel said,
5/19/2009 @ 7:42 am
It's been a cool spring, but hopefully the gradual temperature changes will mean a normal summer with not too much heat, good precip, not too many invasive bugs...and a huge harvest. Glad your plants survived the frost!
Judith said,
5/20/2009 @ 10:28 am
Whew!
Good work Trent!
Great garden tips ...& photos
Insanely busy indeed!
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