Re: Snow and Frost Questions

On Fri, 22 September 2000, Kevin Holman wrote:

> 
> The weekend forecast is for snow wand temperatures in the high 20's.  I have
> some remay like material (it is actually a bit heavier than  remay) to cover
> my plant, but need some ideas on how to support this over the plant.  Just
> looking for something quick and easy - temperatures are expected to warm up
> after the weekend.  What is the best way to keep the fruit warm through
> this.  Should I lose the plant to frost, what then?  Should I just leave the
> pumpkin on the mushy vine and bide my time?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kevin

Hey Kevin-
I am experimenting w/ a mylar "emergency" blanket over my plant; - (the stump coming out of the ground) although Calif. nights are still pretty mild, I was thinking the warmer I can keep the ground around the plant at night, the quicker it will heat up in the morning, especially now that days are getting shorter & thus less sun & heat. My fruit has been covered w/a shade tent for some time now, so that would protect your pumpkin from frost, but you might give the mylar blanket a try-(shop in camp, backpacking sporting goods)I remove the "blanket" in the morning before I leave for work-Good Luck!!
Rebkin@flashcom.net

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