Here s how to protect annuals garden vegetables and tender perennials from frost damage at both ends of the season 1 Use Row Cover Cloth Freezing temperatures can damage tender new buds and new leaf growth so covering your plants with row cover cloth — lightweight synthetic cloth meant for this purpose — is a good practice
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Get PriceA primary strategy that plants use to protect themselves from this kind of photodamage is to dissipate the extra light as heat However there has been much debate over the past several decades over how plants actually achieve this During photosynthesis light harvesting complexes play two seemingly contradictory roles
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Get PriceLearning how to protect plants from frost isn t a complex undertaking—but it does require keeping an eye on the weather forecast and being ready to act at a moment s notice When a plant experiences frost damage leaves may appear wet and limp due to ice forming within the cells interrupting the natural flow of water throughout the plant
Get PricePlace several stakes around your plants and then cover these with the chosen material to create a tent like structure Weigh down the corners to prevent the coverings from blowing away in the night and remove the covers during the day You can use this method for plants that require winter protection such as agapanthus cordyline and tree ferns
Get PriceThis will help insulate your plants The moisture in the soil will absorb more heat during the day and then release it at night to keep your plants warm 5 Use a ground cover If you want you can cover the ground with 2 3 inches of ground cover like wood chips or straw This can help to keep your plants warm 6 Use raised beds
Get PriceProtect plants from freezing using a thick layer of mulch Mulch adds a layer of protection for plants if you expect a brief frost in early spring Mulching around tender plants insulates the ground and prevents sudden temperature changes Suitable mulch for frost protection includes hay wood chips shredded bark leaves and evergreen branches
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Get PriceUse a light fabric that will allow sunlight and air to reach the plants A heavy tarp or plastic sheet can actually do more harm than good by trapping too much heat and preventing ventilation Make sure the cover extends all the way to the ground This will create a microclimate that will be more conducive to plant growth
Get PriceLocate plants with low water needs together and group plants with high water needs together This will permit more efficient watering Cover plants with shade cloth The cloth is available in a number of sizes degree of sun blockage and shapes The rate of sunlight blockage varies among the cloths from 25 percent to as much as 90 percent
Get PriceSheets or lightweight cloth would be ideal They will protect the plants and permit light and air to reach them If you have delicate plants you wish to cover construct a scaffold around them and drape the cloth over so that foliage and stems won t be crushed Finally it is essential that you water the plants during construction
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Get PriceThe most tender plants like okra eggplants squash watermelons cucumbers and peppers however can t tolerate even a light freeze or a cold spell and can be dead by morning if left exposed Some gardeners don t take the risk and would rather deal with a shorter growing season by putting out tender annuals well after the threat of frost
Get PriceIf you are only expecting a light freeze you may be able to protect plants in a freeze simply by covering them with a sheet or a blanket This acts like insulation keeping warm air from the ground around the plant The warmth may be enough to keep a plant from freezing during a short cold snap
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Get PriceFloating Row Cover to Protect From Frost The easiest method of protecting plants from a quick frost is to use a floating row cover These are typically some type of polypropylene fabric that breath but protect plants underneath from coming into contact with frost Floating row covers can easily be found at a nursery or online garden or seed
Get PriceThe lighter covers can simply be placed directly over the plants but heavier covers may require some type of support such as wire to prevent the plants from becoming crushed under the weight Covering tender garden plants in the evening will help retain heat and protect them from freezing
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Get PriceFrost cloths These can protect some plants to temperatures as low as 20°F Garden blankets These are good for garden rows or raised beds and will protect tender spring flowers and vegetables from cold en masse It s also important to remember that covers don t have to be elaborate or expensive in order to work
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Get PriceCovering plants effectively prevents frost damage since plant covers provide a physical layer of protection against cooling air temperatures says Schmitz Cover them with lightweight sheets before it gets anywhere close to 32 degrees [Fahrenheit] then remove them in the morning so the plants can be warmed back up by the sun s rays
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