Re: Hard Frost
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- Subject: Re: Hard Frost
- From: N* <R*@foxinternet.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 20:42:53 -0700
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Carrots will not be harmed by those conditions at all. The beets are
probably fine, too. These are cool-weather plants.
Steve (Maritime...)
rosenlund wrote:
>
> I just planted some carrots and beets on the 5th of this month. This
> morning just 4 days later, I have ice on my open deck and a snow like
> covering of frost on my garden soil. I'm assuming this is what we
> call a hard frost....right ? Have I lost my carrots ? (They have
> stayed damp with a light layer of peat moss.) Should I replant that
> same area in a week or more ? Sure glad I didn't plant my potatoes
> yet... I also have peas, spinach and radish (which are showing) in
> the ground.
>
> Sincerely,
> ~Carleen~
> Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
> Portland, OR area - zone 8
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