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Re: Floating Row Covers

Cheryl, there are at least two advantages to the floating row covers.  In
the event of an unexpected freeze, they will hold the temperature a few
degrees higher which could get you through the freeze if it is slight and it
warms up quickly the next day.  They will also prevent some of the insect
problems on some crops, e.g., cabbage looper moths.  In both cases, they
need to be fully tucked into the ground. They will not prevent cutworms or
stop insects that are already in your beds.

However, once the plants are growing and you need pollination, you will have
to be sure that they are removed.

Rich


At 11:08 AM 5/6/97 -0600, CHERYL CLEVELAND wrote:
>Hi!
>
>I am brand new to square foot gardening and am just getting started with
>my first bed.  I am very interested in learning more about these floating
>row covers.  Is there someplace I can go to learn more?  Or can
>someone explain to me the benefits of using them, when and why?
>
>Wish me luck with my first garden!
>
>Cheryl
>Indiana, Zone 5
>
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