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"www.locoworks.com" wrote:

It has now been several weeks since the "killer frost" descended on
our little garden patch. It was so cold that the tomato plants
inside the greenhouse showed signs of damage: wilting, browning.

Sadly, the Super Beefsteaks did not pull through. They have gone on
to that big marinara pot in the sky.

The Brandywines are still critical, but if we have a few more nice
days they may yet make it.

But the good news is the Rutgers. The cold weather seems to have
invigorated them.

So, those of you who might like to beat the season with a tomato plant
could do well to choose Rutgers. Tomato frost report ends.

Some gardeners will transplant their tomatoes soon after the soil is
prepared for spring gardening, when there is a high risk of damage from
freezing. If you do so, be prepared to cover early set plants overnight
to protect them from frost. For best results with very early plantings,
consider black plastic mulch and floating row covers for heat
accumulation and frost protection.

For best results with minimal risk, plant when the soil is warm, soon
after the frost-free date for your area.
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Billy

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