Coping with Cold
IntarsiaCo@aol.com (Wed, 02 Apr 2003 03:58:28 PST)
In a message dated 4/1/2003 7:05:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, jglatt@ptd.net
writes:
Sometimes this shadier
site is helpful. Cooler conditions keep slightly tender plants from
premature growth that gets nailed by a frost - Arisaema ringens has
not been slapped back because it sensibly waits to emerge, influenced
by the generally cooler conditions.
Hi Judy:
Similar experiences here. A. ringens emerged the first year on Feb. 17th and
required protection with a styrofoam rose cone. It seems to have settled in
quite nicely (probably pulled itself deeper) and now emerges much later,
avoiding the late season frosts. There is a thermometer in our van: just
going the several hundred yards from the east side of the river (Housatonic)
over the bridge to the west side is a difference of 2-3 degrees. The river
has a moderating effect but cold air will descend from the foothills and pool
in the river valley. I haven't seen Ellie or Joel for several years now,
hope all is well, they are lovely people.
Best,
Mark Mazer
Intarsia Ltd.
Gaylordsville, CT 06755-0142
http://www.therapyshapes.com/
USDA Zone 5
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