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Old 11-09-2013, 11:10 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Default Re: Winterization

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Originally Posted by crazy banana View Post
Frost cloth: I use the Agribon 19, which is thick enough to protect my plants from early morning hour frost, but not too thick if it gets warm during the day. It also lets enough light through. The coldest night temperatures last winter were 28F, so the Agribon 19 was sufficient. If it gets colder where you live, you might want to go with the Agribon 30 (4-6 F frost protection) or the Agribon 50 ( up to 8 F protection).
I have not used frost cloth, just test driving it this year.. I might try it on established plants but young one's I just am not taking a chance when it comes to cold.. I have 3oz for my banana's and the frost covers for my citrus.. :^)
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