Franz Heymann3/12/03 2:31


"Sacha" wrote in message
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Ruth2/12/03 5:45

"Franz Heymann" wrote in message
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"Ruth" wrote in message
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Hello there

I have a couple of nice pineapple sage plants but from what I have
read they will need some frost protection. I am wondering whether
anyone has any suggestions as to what they can be insulated with -
will I have to go and buy some horticultural fleece (which I haven't
used before) or is there something that might do just as well?

Any suggestions would be very handy!

Kindest regards

Bubble plastic packing material, but take it off during the day.

Cheers Franz!

All the best

Ruth

Bubble wrap will produce condensation and that, in itself, could rot your
plants.

Note that I said that it should be taken off during the day. I doubt if the
plants would rot if they were aired as regularly as that.
Strictly I should have said the wrap should be removed during frost-free
days.

[snip]

Franz


I'm trying to imagine someone going out every day to remove bubble wrap for
a few hours and then going out again to replace it before e.g. 4 or 5 every
afternoon. Even someone who isn't at work all day might have trouble
following that routine.
AND even more importantly, cold, wet roots will rot the plants away. This
is a plant that is better brought into a frost free environment where it
will have some light and be kept almost dry.
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