ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We’re tracking possible frost overnight on Friday and this weekend, with temperatures expected to drop to the 30s. Which plants are the most sensitive to frost, and how can you protect them? First Alert Meteorologist Nate Morris explains.
Frost-sensitive plants include tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumber, eggplant, beans, and melon. Frost-hardy plants include root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes, along with lettuce and broccoli.
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If you’re wondering how much longer you should wait to plant those more sensitive plants, the average final frost of the season south of the Thruway is around May 5. If you’re in the Finger Lakes region, the final frost is usually in mid to late May. For the Southern Tier, the final frost of the season has been in early June some years.
So, if you have sensitive potted plants, bring them inside overnight for the next few days. After that, we’re tracking warmer overnight temperatures, starting on Monday. You can see News10NBC’s latest forecast here.
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