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Olafhenny · 11-08-2014, 05:55 PM

As Richard once said: "Every green leaf is a solar panel". However, since your plants
appear to have been already nicked by frost, I question if the benefits of squeezing
out a few more days of solar energy is worth the risk of more frost damage. I do not
know, what your plans are, but most winterizing procedures include at least some
clipping of leaves. I live in HZ6 and we have so far not had any frost at all this fall
but the forecasts for Thu, Fri, and Saturday morning are -10^C, -10^C, and -9^C
(14^, 14^ and 16^F), thus a cold front can move in very suddenly. You might
want to be prepared.

Best,
Olaf

11-08-2014, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olafhenny Olafhenny's Photo Gallery Location: Penticton, BC, Okanagan Valley, Canada Find me on the map! Zone: Hardiness Zone 6 Name: Olaf Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,705 BananaBucks : 297,528 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,050 Times Was Thanked 2,012 Times in 876 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 77 Times	Re: Leaves burnt from frost question As Richard once said: "Every green leaf is a solar panel". However, since your plants appear to have been already nicked by frost, I question if the benefits of squeezing out a few more days of solar energy is worth the risk of more frost damage. I do not know, what your plans are, but most winterizing procedures include at least some clipping of leaves. I live in HZ6 and we have so far not had any frost at all this fall but the forecasts for Thu, Fri, and Saturday morning are -10^C, -10^C, and -9^C (14^, 14^ and 16^F), thus a cold front can move in very suddenly. You might want to be prepared. Best, Olaf __________________ The reason I joined this forum was to share experiences, my own and those of others and to learn from them. Last edited by Olafhenny : 11-08-2014 at 05:57 PM.