Hello again!
FROST ALERT
There is potential for frost in Skillin's Country especially away from the coast and to the north of the Portland area for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Any
low lying areas could also see frost as temperatures in the valleys
even along the coast can be many degrees colder than a ridge or higher
spot just yards away.
If
temperatures drop lower than the "mid 30's" and we have clear overnight
skies with little wind, then frost is very likely to occur. Windy
conditions are being predicted for tonight which will help reduce chance
for frost in some areas. Keep an eye on those night time temperatures!
Tender
material planted in the ground (such as annual plantings) is really the
plant material that is at risk. In most cases we do not consider
pansies or most perennials at risk. Vegetables like lettuce, broccoli,
swiss chard and cabbage will probably be fine UNLESS this is their first
night or two out. Bulb plants like daffodils, tulips and hyacinth will
be fine and are not at risk. Shrubs and trees will be fine.
If you suspect frost damage is
likely to occur on a particular night, try to cover the "at risk"
material with a frost blanket (we sell them here at Skillin's). Obviously any at risk material planted in a container can be brought in for the night. Also a
bed sheet or light blanket will do the trick. Or give this material a
shower of water at dusk and then if frost has occurred give the material
another shower to melt off the burning frost just before sunrise
occurs. The early morning sun can touch those frost particles and cause
the particles to in essence "burn" the plant material.
Let us know if you have any questions about frost damage!
Our store locations and contact information are as follows:
Skillin's Greenhouses, Brunswick, 422 Bath Road, Brunswick ME 04011 442-8111, 800-339-8111
Skillin's Greenhouses, Cumberland, 201 Gray Road, Cumberland ME 04021 829-5619, 800-348-8498
Skillin's Greenhouses, Falmouth, 89 Foreside Road, Falmouth ME 04105 781-3860, 800-244-3860
also skillins@maine.rr.com!
Mike Skillin
Skillin's Greenhouses
April 27, 2012
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