I'm new to gardening and have been successful with tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans this season. I just heard we're expecting several days of rain and storms in the Northwest. I have some clear plastic drop cloths lying around and I'm wondering if it's a good idea to cover my plants with them. I can set up some stakes to hold it up. It's late in the season and I really want to protect my tomatoes, which are still growing strong!
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Unless you're dealing with hail, rain generally won't harm your garden. Most plants thrive with a good soak!
In my experience, hard rain is rare, especially if it's just for a short time. Your plants should be alright!
Thanks! I’m still learning the ropes and just want to make sure I’m doing everything right. The forecast looks more like drizzle now!
But what if it’s really heavy rain? Light rain is fine, but I worry about downpours damaging them.