Crop Comments: Faithful First Fall Frost Forecast
Crop Comments
October 30, 2024

Crop Comments: Faithful First Fall Frost Forecast

Over Columbus Day weekend Sue and I were out of town for a mini-vacation, visiting my sister who lives near the Connecticut shore. Prior to leaving Hartwick, we covered up the tomato and pepper plants. Upon returning Monday evening, we noticed that pumpkin foliage (not under cover) was quite scorched from frost. Neighbors told me

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