As spring approaches, many summer residents begin preparing for the new season.
First of all, you need to protect garden crops from possible frosts.
This is because a sharp drop in temperature can harm the crops.
Which crops are sensitive to cold?
Experts say that some crops are too sensitive to cold and may die. Weakened specimens are among the first to fall into the risk group. The following crops are considered the most sensitive to cold:
• apple trees;
• plums;
• apricots;
• tomato and pepper seeds;
• heat-loving flower varieties.
The degree of susceptibility to low temperatures may also vary. To preserve the harvest, you need to familiarize yourself with popular methods of frost protection.
Protecting beds from frost
Most often, frosts occur until the end of April. After this period, spring frosts are no longer scary. However, summer residents should take into account that in some regions the spring is protracted. It is also necessary to take into account that the climate is changing rapidly. Even summer residents from the southern regions are not insured against sharp cold snaps.
At night, the temperature can drop to 0 degrees. Frosts mainly occur at night or early in the morning. To protect the beds, you need to carry out a certain set of measures.
Methods of protecting beds from frost
The most common methods of frost protection include the following.
1. Mulching. This method is considered ideal for garden crops. It is better to use organic matter as mulch. Seedlings that have bent toward the ground can act as a natural covering material. It is better to lay a layer of mulch in the evening after watering.
2. Hilling. In most cases, this method is used for potatoes. To form mounds, you just need to arm yourself with a hoe. The optimal layer thickness can be up to 10 centimeters.
3. Covering materials. Experts say that this is a fairly simple but effective method that anyone can use. The method involves using special covering materials. Most often, summer residents use spunbond, cardboard boxes or plastic containers.
These are the most common methods that will help protect garden crops from low temperatures.
Application of agrofibre
Agrofibre is the most popular non-woven material. The characteristic feature of this material is its thin structure, which resembles a fabric. Summer residents can buy this material in almost every garden centre. It can be laid on plants even without a frame, which is really convenient.
Agrofibre provides adequate protection not only from frost, but also from soil drying out. The soil that has been covered with this material retains moisture perfectly. Well-known manufacturers produce spunbond of different thickness and density. This information is usually indicated on the packaging. When choosing this material, first of all, you need to consider at what temperatures it is allowed to use agrofibre.
White agrofibre can also be used to make unique caps for plants. The fabric can also be used to insulate trees.
