[mumofstig]

I checked mine on Metcheck.......slight risk of frost tonight,
But even bigger risk for saturday........so watch out, frost is
still about

[Lady Lottie]

Thanks mumofstig, have just gone outside and tucked in the seedlings with some nice fleece.

[Elcie]

Yes, I noticed this earlier in the week when doing a 7 day forecast.  I know that frost occurs at 0degrees, but at how many degrees do we start to be concerned about things like:

potatoes (eg shoots are showing through, 1degree forecast = worry?)
brassica seedlings

I think I will be popping to Poundland tomorrow for a couple of extra fleecy blankets!!

[paintedlady]

brassica seedlings should be okay in a mild frost but potatoe leaves will scorch

[mumofstig]

Still spitting with rain but ran out, doubled the fleece over toms, beans corn etc in g/h
as higher frost risk forcast tonight

Grabbed hoe and covered earth over some spuds that have been stupid enough to show through since yesterday

Now hot cuppa and hope for the best

[woodburner]

Yes, I noticed this earlier in the week when doing a 7 day forecast.  I know that frost occurs at 0degrees, but at how many degrees do we start to be concerned about things like:

potatoes (eg shoots are showing through, 1degree forecast = worry?)
brassica seedlings

I think I will be popping to Poundland tomorrow for a couple of extra fleecy blankets!!

Actually it doesn't need to be zero for frost, I worry when it's forecast 4deg and clear. Usually only get a light touch though. 1deg and clear, frost is a sure thing. Potatoes can be earthed up though.

[andreadon]

i've just checked the outdoor thermometer and it's 7degrees.
i think it shouldn't get much colder than that here overnight, so i think mine'll be okay.
plus, it's cloudy cos it's rainy and that usually helps to keep the heat in.

[Howard]

Down to 3.5° here in Worcester last night.