Tag Archives: frost protection

Frost Potential for Ginseng May 25 and 26, 2023

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Here we go again on the risk of frost for the ginseng growing areas. The risk appears to be lower at this time but the forecast dewpoint on Weather Underground for Delhi is -1C. Low temperatures are forecast to be … Continue reading →

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Understanding Frost Risks for Lavender – May 16, 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

I have had several inquiries about the potential for frost damage to lavender from the frost events in the forecast because of previous events that devastated lavender in some areas. Spring frost damage is relatively rare in lavender. I am … Continue reading →

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Risk of Frost for Ginseng this Week – Plan Now – May 15, 2023

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Although the weather forecasts generally still show low temperatures above freezing every night this week in the ginseng production area (as of Monday at noon), the risk of frost especially Wednesday night is relatively high. This is because of the … Continue reading →

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Snow and Freeze Impacts on Ginseng and Lavender

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Snow and cold temperatures are in the forecast for much of Southern Ontario Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Both ginseng and lavender growers have the option to employ row covers to protect tender plants in the spring. Here are things to … Continue reading →

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Specialty Crop Frost/Freeze Protection Update

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

Weather forecasts from several different sources are in agreement with lows for tonight and again early next week reaching -3 to -4oC. Current indications suggest that the cold tonight will be accompanied by a breeze of around 10 km/hr. As … Continue reading →

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Frost Protection Resources — ONvegetables

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

With a stretch of cold weather coming up and many vegetable crops already planted, here are some resources on protecting your crop. Rebecca Shortt – OMAFRA Q. I don’t have complete sprinkler coverage and can’t frost protect (e.g. drip, traveling … Continue reading →

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