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Old 29-03-2009, 12:14 AM posted to rec.gardens
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"Denis Mitchel" wrote:

Does the temperature have to be at or below freezing for frost to form on
plants?

Thanks


Below freezing, because the plant(s) will carry over some heat from the
day and the ground, if dry, will be reflecting some heat as well. This
heat must be removed before freezing can occur. As Bill alluded to, as
long as your making ice (there is water to freeze) the ice will remain
at 32F (0C).
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