Garden – Frost Damage To Plants
Guest Article by Stephen Drummonsy A frost occurs when the temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees centigrade. It is damaging to plants in two ways, water is rendered unavailable to plant roots and the cells of sensitive plants are ruptured. These dangers are linked with the severity and duration of the frost as well as the constitution of the plant, in Britain we leave our Roses unprotected over winter whereas in some parts of Scandinavia and N. America straw or sacking protection is essential. Late spring frosts which occur after growth has started are the most damaging...
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