greg88
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Calling for another light freeze, heavy frost on Thursday morning (29-30F). Strawberries and blueberries are blooming, persimmons, pecans and Pomegranites are budding out. Not to mention the inground Figs and 40+ potted figs...... AUUUGGGHHHH!!!!!
__________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???
javajunkie
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That stinks! I'm sorry Greg.
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FiggyFrank
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I'd be on our toes for the next 3 weeks, at least.
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bullet08
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it's almost may.. sorry to hear the temp is just being a pain. weather gave me ton of issues last yr. hope things will get back to the scheduled program soon.
__________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher ***** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. ***** ***** and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...*****
Norhayati
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Sorry Greg. Hopefully everything will be fine.
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Pattee
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Geeze, that's terrible . Sorry Greg
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rcantor
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Christmas lights, blanket, plastic over that.
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WillsC
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If it stays 28 or above the blueberries and strawberries will be fine. 27 is the damage temp.
nycfig
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Oy Vey!
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striveforfreedom
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Gregg if you can throw any ole tarp or plastic over them. It's the wind chill blowing that had been the kiss of death for me as it drops the temp another 5+. Good luck and our fingers are crossed for you.
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loquat1
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Don't you guys have any 'fleece' over there? Works wonders over here - not that I've needed to use it lately. Commiserations Greg.
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greg88
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Good info Willsc Thanks Bob and Vince,
__________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???
rafaelissimmo
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Its a nightmare that doesn't want to end. Good luck I hope you can salvage something, with 40 potted plants you will still have a bounteous crop!
__________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York
kubota1
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Every time I see this topic I think of this old Adam Sandler skit.
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greysmith
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I was out between the rainstorms today and noticed the very beginning of bloom on the blackberries. Winter ain't over till blackberry winter is over. They're calling for nighttime temperatures here to drop into the 40s Wed. If they run true to form they'll lower that number by a couple of degrees every day till it's "oop's, frost tonight". It's been that kind of winter.
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GeneDaniels
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Greg, How did it go for you the other night? We had 37F here in Central AR, but did you get sub-freezing? I hope your plants did OK
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greg88
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Gene
32 and heavy frost
Glad I covered everything
Minor burn on a peach and a pear
__________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???
cobb4861
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Freeze, whats that?
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