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RE: Row covers for fall veggies

mystnd — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:34:57 GMT

Got an ad a couple weeks ago from Johnnies that they are now selling a "bending" device for bending metal electrical conduit to attach the row covers to. They also sell all weights of the covers as well as "greenhouse" type covers for those of us in the frigid world. By the way, we are expecting "measureable" snow tonight but high 50's on Sunday. ND is nothing if not changeable. Mary Ann

RE: Row covers for fall veggies

TIFFLE — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:20:13 GMT

Not familiar with your area specifically but you must be in zone 6 maybe (?)

After they're hardened and adapted, the brassicas will tolerate light frosts although their growth might slow down after each hit. The brussels sprouts in fact will benefit from a frost...they will become sweeter. If heavy frost is possible, you'll need a row cover. Row covers may be of benefit anyway depending on whether or not you still have insects lurking about. Flea beetles love plants in the cabbage family.
The squash as others mentioned won't tolerate a frost and even with row covers may not tolerate repeated hits.

Good luck. let us know what happens.

RE: Row covers for fall veggies

cweick — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:37:41 GMT

From some of the other post. I would have something in place to protect your veggies. Frost my be the least of your worries, if some others are already getting snow. But we live in LA and snow is like a 7 yr event here.

RE: Row covers for fall veggies

Wichman — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:14:44 GMT

Winter squash are very frost sensitive. They will need protection.
How windy is your area? Make sure that the row covers won't blow away.

Row covers for fall veggies

Woodswoman — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:35:48 GMT

I am in central NC. this is my 2nd year gardening and my first attempt at second season veggies. I've planted broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, winter squash and brussels sprouts. Will i need to set up row covers for frost protection for these? I don't want to get caught at the last minute if we get a frost in late Oct'r early Nov'r.