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Pushing the season
Last Friday, April 17, I decided to remove all protection from my outdoor basjoos. There
was (and still is) nothing close to frost in sight for the next 2 weeks, and they were outgrowing their protection anyway. By that time it will be May and any danger of freezing temperatures minimal and if, then only light and brief. The PS will be unaffected by such modestly low temperatures and as the leaves are concerned, they will build up more before then than such a mild frost will be able to set back. Likewise yesterday, April 18, I have planted a few tomatoes. Because of their thinner leaves they are more vulnerable than bananas, but also more easily protected should cold temperatures be forecast. It is recommended here, that tomatoes not be planted before mid May, but considering the exceptionally warm winter and spring we had here and the fact that we are about 3 weeks ahead of normal, I thought, I’d take a chance. Worst case scenario I lose a few dollars and have to replant them again. Otherwise I will have tomatoes 3 weeks sooner than usual. 
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