2023-03-15: Cold Damage
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 High: 66.2 Low: 22.0 Mostly Sunny Observations: Frost damage on the mulberry leaves, and some of the fig leaves (specifically Pastilliere, Madeleine de Deux, Stallion, Improved Celeste) None of the figs on the bottom row had any frost damage -- seems to be warmer down there. They are also closer to the compost and bottles of water Currently noticing about an 8-10 degree difference in greenhouse vs outdoor temperature. There are about 12 20g fabric pots 3/4 full of compost. This is actually a significant increase. It's usually 2-3 degrees difference if any. The blueberry flowers did not seem to be disturbed by the frost Tasks Watered the beds Removed all but one of the frost protection coverings on the fruit trees. Se la vie. Got more soil from the dirt pile Put all the bags of compost in the greenhouse, in somewhat of an attempt to create heat. I noticed a slight increase in difference between inside and outside temperatures with just three bags in there l...