GrowZone guide
Frost protection basics
A cold night does not always have to end the season. Covers, watering, and harvest timing can protect tender crops.
1. Floating row cover traps a small amount of heat around plants
Floating row cover traps a small amount of heat around plants.
2. Watered soil holds more heat than dry soil
Watered soil holds more heat than dry soil.
3. Harvest basil, peppers, and tomatoes before a hard freeze if protection is not practical
Harvest basil, peppers, and tomatoes before a hard freeze if protection is not practical.