Frost and Raised Beds

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Fen

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Frost and Raised Beds
« on: May 24, 2013, 11:47 »
We have a threat of frost here in East Anglia tonight, down to 2deg C. We are not in a frost pocket.
I have potatoes, sweet corn and dwarf beans in raised beds made of scaffold boards, so about 9 inches above ground level.
Am I right in thinking that they will not be affected by a ground frost?

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Re: Frost and Raised Beds
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2013, 12:06 »
 

 I'm afraid they would still be affected by frost .

 The best thing you can do is cover them with fleece or similar material to protect them

  Cheers Carl

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Re: Frost and Raised Beds
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2013, 12:46 »
I agree they will need covering with fleece or cloches  :( Even newspapers will work as a last resort - if nothing else is available!

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Re: Frost and Raised Beds
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2013, 21:29 »
Thanks for the replies. Have used an old bed sheet on the sweetcorn and beans. Fingers crossed for the spuds.


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