Re: frost
Hi. If It's a hard frost forget it. If it dips to the upper 20 then you
have a chance. It's the sun the causes the damage. If you can get the
frost off of the leaves before the sun hit's them you be okay. Water works
well. I have even used heated water right from my house and gave the plants
a "STEAM BATH". It works well. Remember, frost comes straight down, so
if there is any wind or cloud cover you will not get a frost.
Good Luck,
Ethan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deborah Miller" <deb_sew@yahoo.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 8:27 PM
Subject: frost
> Dear List,
> We need your help. There is terrible talk of frost for
> Tues. night here in Cooperstown, NY. There is no way
> we can cover all our pumpkin plants entirely. Is there
> any truth to the idea you can prevent frost damage by
> spraying your plants with water before the sun hits
> it? My friend and I are first year growers and are
> striving to grow crafts for an Otsego Lake pumpkin
> regatta. So do we set the alarm clock, or set up a
> bonfire and steal all the bed linens?
> Deborah
>
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