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Frost Problems
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Rtech
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December 7, 2004 - 3:21 pm

A friend of mine is expecting the have problems with their blossoms freezing on their young fruit trees because of where they live. Any tips on how to stop this :?:

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Steven
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December 7, 2004 - 3:26 pm

I heard a nifty solution for this problem from Ted Swensen. Hang large-bulb Christmas lights in the tree, and then when there is a chance of freezing weather, plug them in. The heat will keep the blossoms from freezing. This would also help with late ripening fruit. Now is a great time of year to pick up some lights at a good price.

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Rtech
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December 21, 2004 - 3:35 pm

Hmm... Great suggestion, but the nearest power source is probably a quarter mile away :? Any other ideas?

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tstoehr
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December 28, 2004 - 8:14 am

Very interesting idea. I've been thinking about this ever since I decided to grow a few pluot trees, despite my better judgement. I was considering builing a plastic tent around them. Money...work...eyesore. But the lights seem like such a coold idea, *if* they work. Very festive too. I think I'll go out and get some and maybe try it on my plum trees next March.. :?

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Lans
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August 20, 2005 - 10:36 pm

The sales person i saw at the nursery yeterday suggested I throw a cloth over the flowering fruit trees should a frost be on the cards. That means we've got to keep a close eye on the weather during the cool months. Another person has told me that a bucket of hot water left by the tree will leave enough humidity in the branches throughout the night to prevent frost from settling. I haven't tried either way but I would like to know too of any other frost proofing methods.

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