Looks like the frost will get me

ContainerTed · May 4, 2011

Like so many others around here, I put out some things early in the garden. Now, the weather report forecasts the overnight temp will be 35 in town. Out here in the country away from the heat-island of town, we always get 2-4 degrees lower. That means 32 will be a virtual certainty.

I have the following planted - Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Onions, Turnips, Radishes, Peas, Okra, Beans, and Potatoes. Everything is up except for the Okra. The beans are about 6 inches high. The Potatoes are 4-6" high. The cabbage, broccoli, and brussel sprouts were sets purchased locally and are 10-14 inches tall. The peas are just coming up well - about 4 inches tall.

I also have 4 large, mature tomato plants (3 feet tall) that I intend to dig up this afternoon.

Anyhow, I took a chance and I guess that now it's time to pay the piper. Any wisdom on the frost/freeze survival capabilities of any of the above would be appreciated.

On a postitive note, I haven't set any other tomatoes or any peppers out yet, so my Dwarf plants and the group of plants I call "the main crop" are still safe.

Sadly,

Ted

May 4, 2011	#1
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Looks like the frost will get me Like so many others around here, I put out some things early in the garden. Now, the weather report forecasts the overnight temp will be 35 in town. Out here in the country away from the heat-island of town, we always get 2-4 degrees lower. That means 32 will be a virtual certainty. I have the following planted - Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Onions, Turnips, Radishes, Peas, Okra, Beans, and Potatoes. Everything is up except for the Okra. The beans are about 6 inches high. The Potatoes are 4-6" high. The cabbage, broccoli, and brussel sprouts were sets purchased locally and are 10-14 inches tall. The peas are just coming up well - about 4 inches tall. I also have 4 large, mature tomato plants (3 feet tall) that I intend to dig up this afternoon. Anyhow, I took a chance and I guess that now it's time to pay the piper. Any wisdom on the frost/freeze survival capabilities of any of the above would be appreciated. On a postitive note, I haven't set any other tomatoes or any peppers out yet, so my Dwarf plants and the group of plants I call "the main crop" are still safe. Sadly, Ted __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch