Document Type

Newsletter

Journal/Book Title/Conference

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Issue

17

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

9-4-2016

First Page

1

Last Page

2

Abstract

Upon arrival at the farm early this morning, many of us were surprised to find that many of the plants were covered with frost. Aside from making harvest a very cold experience, frost us usually fatal to hot season produce such as squash and tomatoes. However, one technique that is often used by commercial farms to prevent frost damage is watering in the evening when frost is expected. This helps because water is capable of absorbing large amounts of heat (and releasing it). Ayla, the new farm manager, watered the field last night, and we have her to thank for the fact that everything in the field is alive and well even after the frost.

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