Today's blog is meant to show you how I plant my cool season crops now, and keep them safe from damaging
weather. Answers include watching the weather, KTVN with Mike Alger is the
best and be prepared to cover and
protect your plants as needed.
Store bought covers
These covers are great and several seasons old. The white one has stakes which will help with the wind issues. The green one is the best, as you can see I leave it in place as long as needed bringing it up and down. I LOVE this one. It helps care for my dwarf peach.
Homemade covers
I found these water jugs at a water company. They make great temporary hot houses for small plants. Simply cut them long ways in half, or cut off the bottom. You may have to dig the tall ones into the ground in windy areas.
Here is my friend Doug Bookey with his pumpkin seedling. These plants need to get in the ground as soon as possible, they need everyday possible to get to 500lbs plus. Here is his cover that he uses as needed.
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