To prevent frost damage to your tomato and pepper plants, you will need two things: solid garden poles or tomato cages (wood or metal are all acceptable options), and bubble wrap. Your framework will be formed out of the tomato cages or garden poles, and then you will wrap the bubble wrap over it to protect your plants.
How do I protect my tomato plants from frost?
When fragile plants like tomatoes are just being planted outside for the first time, especially in locations where the nights are still rather chilly, providing seedlings and young plants with some early shelter is quite beneficial to their growth. Place a layer of garden fleece or transparent plastic over newly sowed rows or blocks of young seedlings to protect them from the elements.
Can I plant Tomatoes after the last frost?
Tomatoes are especially susceptible to damage caused by frost; even at temperatures that do not fall below freezing, frost can inflict long-term harm to tomato plants, regardless of their age. Even if you follow all of the instructions to the letter and wait to plant your tomato seedlings until after the average date of the last frost in your area, you still run the risk of having your intentions thwarted by an unexpected cold snap.
What happens when tomato plants are exposed to frost?
The leaves of tomato plants that have been subjected to cold become tanned and marked with yellow spots. The stems may become a different hue or wilt, and the fruits may become mushy. If the plant’s stem is destroyed, it may be difficult to bring the plant back to life.
How do you protect seedlings from frost?
Taking Care of Young Plants. When fragile plants like tomatoes are just being planted outside for the first time, especially in locations where the nights are still rather chilly, providing seedlings and young plants with some early shelter is quite beneficial to their growth.
