Damage to crops by freezing temperatures causes crop yield losses somewhere in Ontario every year. Such damages range from cold set-back of alfalfa in spring to loss of tomatoes in a home garden in the fall. Some of these losses can be prev...More
Damage to crops by freezing temperatures causes crop yield losses somewhere in Ontario every year. Such damages range from cold set-back of alfalfa in spring to loss of tomatoes in a home garden in the fall. Some of these losses can be prevented. A number of different methods are available for preventing freeze damage to crops. It is important for growers to be aware of these so that they can evaluate which procedures are feasible and economical for combating freeze damage. This Factsheet provides some information on various freeze prevention methods that are available.
