Extra 7 degrees goes a long way - Page 3

Bob · 10-15-2008, 08:13 AM

Sounds like even us zone 6 gardeners could use it, at least to give extra protection to the Pstem of a basjoo for example............I want in!

tophersmith · 10-15-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JCDerrick

I had never heard of this, but it sounds incredible. Randy/Chris, thanks for your efforts on this - this might be enough to keep my bananas growing all winter.

I wonder if it'd also work on members of the Strelitziaceae family, like White BOP's and Travelers Palm.

Freezepruf, is not nearly as effective on woody stem plants. I would imagine the Strelitziaceae family falls into that catagory eventually. But if 3 degrees is all you need then it's for you. The 7 degrees refers to soft tissue plants. I will have more details after my meeting at the end of the month. I will keep everyone here informed as soon as it becomes available.

Steve L · 10-15-2008, 09:26 AM

Thanks again Chris.

Steve

tophersmith · 10-28-2008, 01:53 PM

I just got off a conference call the VC who is helping Dean Franco bring Freeze Pruf to market. Currently we are about a month out from the product being available for sale. The initial form it will be sold in a gallon (not concentrate). Price has still not been confirmed but I was assured it would be reasonable. Please indicate via PM if you are interested in purchasing some as I am forming a list and will be proactively selling it as soon as it's in production.

nucci60 · 12-03-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob

Sounds like even us zone 6 gardeners could use it, at least to give extra protection to the Pstem of a basjoo for example............I want in!

I am in zone six also. This product would help more with palms like Trachys in our zone. We would still lose banana leaves to frost,but it couldn't hurt. I would try it.

tophersmith · 12-04-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nucci60

I am in zone six also. This product would help more with palms like Trachys in our zone. We would still lose banana leaves to frost,but it couldn't hurt. I would try it.

I was also thinking about Australian tree ferns (Cyathea) as they are cold hardy to 15 degrees, this would be all I need to ensure I don't loose them

JCDerrick · 12-04-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tophersmith

I was also thinking about Australian tree ferns (Cyathea) as they are cold hardy to 15 degrees, this would be all I need to ensure I don't loose them

Good point. I'd love to keep them alive and well during the winter. Mine look fried after the freezes we've had. I just hope they'll make it until spring; I'd never left them in the ground before.

lt_eggbeater · 01-13-2009, 04:58 PM

It's a little too late for this winter. Some of my stuff got pretty crispy when it dipped to 27 on a few nights, but is this stuff ever going to actually make it to market, or is it vapor ware?

tophersmith · 01-14-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lt_eggbeater

It's a little too late for this winter. Some of my stuff got pretty crispy when it dipped to 27 on a few nights, but is this stuff ever going to actually make it to market, or is it vapor ware?

As soon as I hear some positive news I will post it, at this point I have not had an update in over 30 days.

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