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Old February 8, 2006   #3
Gimme3
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Plantersville...i dont know on what scale you are askin about, whether you got 10 plants , or 100. If you talkin bout a few, you can protect them down to brief temps of 30 degrees, provided they were hardened off, by using a hay or straw mulch that encapsulates the plant, and surrounding this with a sheet. Even regular fiberglass insulation will work, if thats what you have., for a temporary plant-encompassing mulch. The key...is Time....how long did temps remain under 32. A digital max/min temp thermometer is great for ascertaining such, an you can buy one for 10 bucks at a Lowes store. Also, there are ways such as wall o'waters, or other retaining mediums that one can employ, to gain a few degrees of protection...research will reward you ...possibly...at least towards future actions. Best wishes...))) In my opinion, it takes 2 hours or more, of sub-32 temps, to bite a hardened tomato transplant. Good Luck... :wink:
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