Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a bind here. It's just past the last frost date in my area, and after a decent two-week stretch, we're now facing a sudden temperature drop of about 35 degrees overnight. The lows are expected to be between 38-34°F from 11 PM to 6 AM, and I have a lot of plants already in the ground. Any quick tips on how to protect my plants from this unexpected cold?
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I totally get your concern! I planted right after my last frost too, and now we’re in a similar situation with cold mixed with rain. I see why waiting a bit longer after the last frost is recommended! Stay vigilant with your plants!
One good way to protect your plants is to use stakes to drape bed sheets or fleece blankets over them. This can help keep them warm while the temperatures drop.
Yeah, I’m usually eager to plant too! I only put out extras though so if the frost gets them, I can replace them easily or just share with friends.