Testing unheated greenhouse, 5F tonight.
Testing to see if i can keep things alive in my zone 7a, 30 foot unheated greenhouse all winter with just a covering of Dewitt ultimate frost cover, Christmas lights, and 6 mil plastic. The coldest it's been so far is 9F for a short period of time. Tonight its supposed to be 5F, with a wind chill of -15. Tall things like potted Basjoo pups I didn't get planted in time (Not higher than 3 feet) Are laid down against the ground if its less than 32 degrees, and covered. So far even Elephant ears, lemongrass, Orange Bird Of Paradise, and mandevilla, are not dying back to the pot yet (Looks a little rough from being covered with too little water, but alive). If it passes tonight, i am moving all my short plants out there, hope this works cause I need to move stuff outta my house if it succeeds lol.
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Last edited by siege2050 : 01-07-2015 at 06:42 PM.
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