So many newcomers to Elk, Wash., and gardening in general, do not understand our local "weather-challenged" food-growing situation. Case in point was the frost in the early morning (2 a.m.) of 12 June 2015 – 32 degrees F., and the potato flowers and upper leaves took a big hit.
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| Frost-damaged spud foliage in June. Yes, June! |
What to do? Well, heavy-weight floating-row cover (Ree-May, Agri-bon, etc.) would have helped our plants, as would light flannel sheets or blankets, or even an overhead light water spray – any of those would have protected the precious flowers and foliage. Fortunately, the potatoes have since recovered, and are on track to spud-harvestville, with only a slight delay/detour.
As club member Tim Koenig said, "Expect frost in the garden every month to be safe." Oh, and remember to do something about said frost, as well.
jim
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