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Re: Frost?

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Olin;
    There's a very good article in the latest Organic Gardening magizine on
frost.

Kurt

Olin Miller wrote:

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Davis, Jeannette <JDavis@Actium.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 1999 10:15 AM
> Subject: Frost?
> > How can you predict when there will be a frost?  ...
> > ...
> > Jeannette
> > SW PA, Zone 6
> >
> Good question.  I don't believe anybody really can be certain.   I don't
> believe it is really possible to predict accurately.  In Phoenix, we have
> light frosts (30s) fairly often during the winter months and it is often
> possible to overwinter tomatoes and peppers with only occasional light
> protection.  Frost can occur above 32 deg depending on humidity and
> pressure.  We often get light white dustings on the rooftops at 38 deg.  The
> local weather forecasts are usually inaccurate for our "colder valley
> location".  Frosts are less likely when there is a breeze or the sky is
> overcast.  But if there is any doubt, we protect frost-tender plants.  -Olin
>
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