Topic: cold snap

[mike77]

just been on metcheck and they are saying the next couple of nights are going to drop to -1 and -2 respectively :o (wiltshire by the way) just popping down to fleece everything and thought i better warn you all :-\

[OllieC]

Metcheck said -1 for here tonight... Guildford... had to take all the toms in already.

[mike77]

just got back have covered all the spuds with a double layer of fleece and realised i haven't got a clue which crops are the most vulnerable to cold weather so i also covered my young salad leaves but left the rest to fight its own corner :'(
which other crops should i cover for future reference?
i have planted

raspberrys
strawberrys
tayberry
gooseberry
blackberry
peas
broad beans
mixed salad rocket etc
parsley
fennel
j artichokes
carrots
radishes
spring onions
and obviously my spuds have been tucked in for the night ;D

am i being over the top or should i be concerned for some of the others ??? ???

[taurus]

When HO came in of night shift this morning he said we have had a light frost and feels as if its going to be the same tomorrow.  I've put the heating back on its so cold here. (Swindon,Wilts) ::) ::)

[thifasmom]

thanks for the heads up guys I've checked the MET and we are only expecting to get to 4 degrees but just in case I've just been out an fleeced the toms and curcubits in the greenhouse and the pots in the containers outside have been done as well.

[Hector]

Just reading the posts and wanted to scheck....Silly question but is greenouse not sufficient protection...you are saying to use fleece as well????

[thifasmom]

the tomatoes and the curcubits (squash, courgettes and pumpkins) can sometimes sulk or take offence to temps below 5 degrees, thats why i fleeced them last night, this morning they look all the better for it :).

[Hector]

Thanks so much for that  :)