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Can I bring out cold sensitive plants before the last frost date?
Now since I live in Northeastern Ohio my last frost date is May 8th. My question is can I bring out the cold sensitive plants before that date? What would happen if it it freezes over night? Would they die? Could I at least uncover my basjoos & mekongs before then? Thanks in advance for any help!
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Re: Can I bring out cold sensitive plants before the last frost date?
i dont bring mine out until may 24th
i am a bit further north though |
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Re: Can I bring out cold sensitive plants before the last frost date?
You could bring them out as long as the temps are above 40 deg F. I doubt they would break dormancy until the temps stay above 50 -60 deg F though. Should there be a light freeze or heavy frost, any green leaves would likely die back except the Basjoo. The Basjoo is known to withstand temps down to about 26-28 degs F (??) without the leaves dying. I don't know about the Mekong though. .... As long as the corm does not freeze, it will regrow a new pstem.
Since your plants are already inside, I would not move them out until your last frost date. ... What is the long range forecast for your area? A temporary/emergency poly tunnel could be helpful, too, far any unexpected freeze or frost. Just pull the poly over the plants and weight the edge down with bricks and remove when the danger of frost is gone. Last edited by edwmax : 02-27-2021 at 02:39 PM. |
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Re: Can I bring out cold sensitive plants before the last frost date?
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I just looked up the long range forecast for Niles now. It states... April and May will have near-normal temperatures, on average, with precipitation a bit above normal in the east and below normal in the west. Summer will be warmer and rainier than normal in the east but cooler and drier in the west. The hottest periods will be in early June, from late June to early July, and in mid-August. September and October will be cooler than normal, with precipitation a bit above normal in the east and below normal in the west. I hope you don’t mind I just copied and pasted it right form the site itself! Good idea about the poly tunnel as well! As always you’re one of the best! So thanks for all the kind replies & helpful tips/tricks of the trade!
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Re: Can I bring out cold sensitive plants before the last frost date?
Wow! So it looks like I shouldn’t be complaining about the 8th then! Thanks so much for your kind reply! I truly appreciate it!
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Re: Can I bring out cold sensitive plants before the last frost date?
I'm at May 15 and usually have to wait for it. Just watch your weather forecast, and hope that they are correct.
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