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Frost this weekend - what's safe?

16 years ago

Well, looking at the forecast lows are going to be in the 20s from here on out, so our season is coming to an end.

Luckily this year I had a container garden only so I can move plants into our porch so they don't get frosted. I'm going to pick the green tomatoes and let the plants die because they more or less have stopped bearing fruit, but I was wondering what else I need to cover and what I'm safe leaving outside until we need it, because I know some garden plants can tolerate frost, like spinach and lettuce.

Wondering specifically about:

Brassica (cabbage and broccoli)

Leeks

Herbs. I have basil, thyme, chives, rosemary, parsley, mint

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Comments (4)

northspruce
16 years ago
Everything you've listed there can tolerate a few degrees of frost.
north53 Z2b MB
16 years ago
Basil is a tender herb IMO. According to my herb book, it is native to India. I don't think it can withstand any frost.

My Rosemary has been indoors for a while now, but according to the same book, it can withstand a light frost. But why take a chance. If you're planning to bring it in, do it now.

Parsley definitely can take frost.
Chives and thyme are perennial in my yard, so I don't worry about them.
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theloniouszen
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks for your responses! What about celery?
DrHorticulture_
16 years ago
Celery can take light frosts. The Brassicas are the hardiest in your list. We've had temps in the mid-teens (F) and they are still trying to grow!

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