Gardening and Horticulture - Tomato/Pepper Plant Question
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tool73
05-07-06, 06:26 PM
I have a question about a garden that I just put in a week ago.
The forecast last night was for a low temp. around 33-34 degrees, so I covered both the peppers and tomatos. Tonight the temp. is supossed to go down into the low 40's. My question is, should I cover the plants again tonight? if it's not necessary, I would hate to waste the time as it very time consuming..
I have always heard that the general rule is anytime frost is expected (around32) the plants should be covered. Any advice, appreciated.
The forecast last night was for a low temp. around 33-34 degrees, so I covered both the peppers and tomatos. Tonight the temp. is supossed to go down into the low 40's. My question is, should I cover the plants again tonight? if it's not necessary, I would hate to waste the time as it very time consuming..
I have always heard that the general rule is anytime frost is expected (around32) the plants should be covered. Any advice, appreciated.
johnCT
05-08-06, 07:16 AM
Low to mid 40's shouldn't bother the plants, but even the slightest frost will kill the plants.