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Old December 1, 2012   #37
bower
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Thanks Maf, for posting the translation, and Andrey - wow! Saraev's tomatoes are amazing, and the information about growing (exposing the seedlings to frosty temps), and about the effect of humidity and wind is important. I'm thinking that the tolerance would follow the 'wind-chill' temperature instead - so if the windchill isn't below the tolerance level, it would be okay.

The characteristic of enduring a brief frosty condition is extremely important for farmers here in Newfoundland, since it is not uncommon to have a frosty night during the growing season. The usual conditions for frost in summer here are very still and clear nights, never stormy or wet. So it's a really good fit for the tolerance described, which can make the difference between having or losing your year's crop.

Early spring frosts are more likely to be windy and wet, so it would be more of a gamble to try to extend the season by planting earlier. Still, if you lose your plants in the spring, there's time to set out more.

Needless to say, adding these varieties to the top of my list. Many thanks for the information.

Last edited by bower; December 1, 2012 at 04:21 PM. Reason: get Saraev name right!
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