Thank you so much for explaining this so well. I found this all so confusing. I got different first and last frost dates for our area from different people and sources, and it didn't always jive with what I've experienced. It all makes sense now, and I can make better decisions.
I like that multi-stem sunflower in the background off of your left shoulder. (1st half of video) Topped my tomatoes today. Your previous video was a good reminder to do that.
I had this happen this year in zone 7b, our last frost dat is May 15th. Even our neighbor who was raised here and garden all his life said he goes off this old cottonwood when it sprouts new leaves we are safe was wrong this year. We were lucky with wall of waters and hubby covered what he could just a small loss. Our weather has been crazy with monsoons and flash flooding statewide. We have been lucky not to get any hail, it is all around us hope we will be spared. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Here in Zone 9b I really don't worry too much about frost. Now I just want the blistering heat and humidity to subside. Add in torrential rains and my garden is really struggling. I really want to plant some Fall crops, but I'm concerned. I know I need to wait a little while. According to Farmer's Almanac, my first frost date should be January 19 and the last date...January 21! LOL As a beginning gardener, this has been a challenging year. I look forward to cooler weather and more success. :)
In your case, it is the average heat index throughout the season, you should get to know. Concepts are similar to the frost, but inverse to what temperatures cause plants to bolt, become unable to pollinate, or struggle so much that they lose disease resistance.
Frost is coming soon here on the Saskatchewan Prairies. Last frost is usually around Sept 15, but last year we had a killer frost right at the end of August.
In the UK, we are still waiting for summer. Hasn't been above 22 degrees C for weeks and it's been cloudy most days. Everyone's tomatoes are dying already to late blight (something I bet you never see). Only frost risks I have left are courgette (will be sick of it by then), corn (silks browning already) and squash (only worry), everything else is frost hardy. We have until mid October at the earliest so should be alright. Last frost is much more of a thing here.
I agree that experience really does help, that knowledge you gain is important. For Melbourne, we are given the last frost date of early September, but I know from years past that if we have a mild winter like the one just past (maybe 4-5 light frosts, we only ever get light), then there is a high chance of early spring weather. Which we are now experiencing. Yes, we might get a frost, but usually, it's a single night and that can happen any time during our spring if the weather gods demand it, so simple protection is all that is needed. But if you didn't know you would miss an entire month of early planting.
Well said mr Scott. Here in the foothills of Alberta,we have gone from 30c to 12c and daily highs of perhaps 20c average over the course of a couple of weeks. It’s quite a challenge! Last week I was using shade cloth and this week I may just have to cover some of my plants. These days I’m just making sure I’m prepared for the drop in temperature because that’s what will torpedo most of my plants if I’m not careful. Great episode!👍👍👍
Same here in Northeast Nevada. All the sudden we went from frying to 30's at night [fahrenheit] I had to start putting the container plants in the shed! The trees are starting to yellow in the high country already!
According to the references I have sourced, I have [elevation 5278'] "Last Spring Frost year-round risk, First Fall Frost year-round risk Growing Season n/a
I consider 36°F a frost, 32° a freeze, and 28° a hard freeze. (2°, 0°, -2°C) All my tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, summer squash and cucumbers are planted and harvested between the 36° lows. Winter squash and beans get pulled by the first 32° low while August planted potatoes get a sheet over them. I time carrots to be harvested 1-3 weeks after 32° lows in spring and fall. The first 28° low kills peas and the leaves of potatoes, but also sets the tubers into dormancy for harvesting when needed Dec-Feb. That's my general impression, though. This is the first year I'm keeping a proper gardening journal, rather than scattered notes. With the data I'm now reliably collecting, I'll be able to get more reliable spring and fall harvests.
Like you taught a few weeks ago about triming your tomatoes and I thought you had said it last season I found it works great and believe I got the biggest tomatoes and almost no waste also had some of my clean up done early. Thank you for the teaching Sir
Hi Gardener Scott... I became a fan since I found your channel. The plants you show on your vids are really beautiful. I live in the Philippines and im in the city ... I wish You can share some tips as well on how we can have gardening success... I live in a country where there are only seasons.. dry from November to April and it gets scorching hots during the dry months. The wet or rainy season the rest of the year. We dont have winters especially. My mom used to garden as well as my grandma but it seems like whenever I try to plant anything it just dies... I gave up ... But finding your channel makes me want to try to plant again.. I just dont know what plants will suit me well when I have only a small space .. basically im a big novice and clueless about gardening who wants to start i just dunno how to do so...
Hi, Jaymi. I have some videos on growing in containers and am planning more in the future. You live in a difficult region to garden, but success comes after more experience and having failures along the way. Keep trying.
Great video! I have lived in my "New zone" for 2 years now and still have not figured it out. I wish there was a simpler way. I have a hard time learning all over again at my age. I guess eventually I will figure it out, but I wish it was sooner than later.
I never did know what a "frost date" was through the years of being on the planet. I planted based on what I saw and felt in the area where I was living. You can ask others in your area to get a general idea. Then keep a garden journal so you can remember. For instance, when I lived in the Colorado Rockies I heard from the locals [don't plant till after Mother's day. And if you want to be sure, don't plant till after June first. Now that I'm in Northeast Nevada [where there is NO first and last frost date [because we can have snow in July!] I am using those Rockies frost dates and then modifying for unusual events. And like GS said, ready for anything! I have shade cover available and blankets for sudden frosty nights.
I know that your garden was hit hard last year by insanely early frost, and a lot of garden plants are bounded by those markers on a calendar, but all the amazing things that happen in the garden between those two numbers are infinitely more important than those marked edges that a lot of plants grow past without flinching. Enjoy these times, and embrace the harvests, there will be time later for a winter garden. My plants self seed, and they seem to know how to do it without looking at the numbers that we see, they are powered by the infinitely amazing numbers of nature~
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for explaining this so well. I found this all so confusing. I got different first and last frost dates for our area from different people and sources, and it didn't always jive with what I've experienced. It all makes sense now, and I can make better decisions.
Thanks Scott. Appreciate the detail and explanation of the topic.
I like that multi-stem sunflower in the background off of your left shoulder. (1st half of video) Topped my tomatoes today. Your previous video was a good reminder to do that.
Making so much sense Scott. Brilliant episode
Thanks, Tony!
I had this happen this year in zone 7b, our last frost dat is May 15th. Even our neighbor who was raised here and garden all his life said he goes off this old cottonwood when it sprouts new leaves we are safe was wrong this year. We were lucky with wall of waters and hubby covered what he could just a small loss. Our weather has been crazy with monsoons and flash flooding statewide. We have been lucky not to get any hail, it is all around us hope we will be spared. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
The fireweed here in central Alaska has already bloomed to the top of the spike. Frost within two weeks!
Oh, I always was sad when the Fireweed got to the top...
Here in Zone 9b I really don't worry too much about frost. Now I just want the blistering heat and humidity to subside. Add in torrential rains and my garden is really struggling. I really want to plant some Fall crops, but I'm concerned. I know I need to wait a little while. According to Farmer's Almanac, my first frost date should be January 19 and the last date...January 21! LOL As a beginning gardener, this has been a challenging year. I look forward to cooler weather and more success. :)
In your case, it is the average heat index throughout the season, you should get to know. Concepts are similar to the frost, but inverse to what temperatures cause plants to bolt, become unable to pollinate, or struggle so much that they lose disease resistance.
The elephant in the room is the greenhouse behind Gardener Scott....
I actually asked him about it on his previous video
Frost is coming soon here on the Saskatchewan Prairies. Last frost is usually around Sept 15, but last year we had a killer frost right at the end of August.
Enjoy your videos. Will you kindly do a cold stratification of tree seeds video please. Thank you.
I discuss cold stratification on some of my seed-starting videos. I will do it again as I do more videos. Thanks.
In the UK, we are still waiting for summer. Hasn't been above 22 degrees C for weeks and it's been cloudy most days. Everyone's tomatoes are dying already to late blight (something I bet you never see). Only frost risks I have left are courgette (will be sick of it by then), corn (silks browning already) and squash (only worry), everything else is frost hardy. We have until mid October at the earliest so should be alright. Last frost is much more of a thing here.
I hope you get some warm weather and enjoy a good harvest. While we occasionally get early blight, you're right that I don't see late blight much.
I agree that experience really does help, that knowledge you gain is important.
For Melbourne, we are given the last frost date of early September, but I know from years past that if we have a mild winter like the one just past (maybe 4-5 light frosts, we only ever get light), then there is a high chance of early spring weather. Which we are now experiencing. Yes, we might get a frost, but usually, it's a single night and that can happen any time during our spring if the weather gods demand it, so simple protection is all that is needed.
But if you didn't know you would miss an entire month of early planting.
You know, I had never realised how much earlier your first frost date was than mine.
Another fantastically explained video :D
Well said mr Scott. Here in the foothills of Alberta,we have gone from 30c to 12c and daily highs of perhaps 20c average over the course of a couple of weeks. It’s quite a challenge! Last week I was using shade cloth and this week I may just have to cover some of my plants. These days I’m just making sure I’m prepared for the drop in temperature because that’s what will torpedo most of my plants if I’m not careful. Great episode!👍👍👍
Same here in SW Montana. I am anxiously watching the overnight lows.
Same here in Northeast Nevada. All the sudden we went from frying to 30's at night [fahrenheit] I had to start putting the container plants in the shed! The trees are starting to yellow in the high country already!
@@carladelagnomes 😂😬. Right?!? Gardening at altitude is a challenge! You have to be on your toes!
According to the references I have sourced, I have [elevation 5278'] "Last Spring Frost year-round risk, First Fall Frost year-round risk Growing Season n/a
I consider 36°F a frost, 32° a freeze, and 28° a hard freeze. (2°, 0°, -2°C) All my tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, summer squash and cucumbers are planted and harvested between the 36° lows. Winter squash and beans get pulled by the first 32° low while August planted potatoes get a sheet over them. I time carrots to be harvested 1-3 weeks after 32° lows in spring and fall. The first 28° low kills peas and the leaves of potatoes, but also sets the tubers into dormancy for harvesting when needed Dec-Feb.
That's my general impression, though. This is the first year I'm keeping a proper gardening journal, rather than scattered notes. With the data I'm now reliably collecting, I'll be able to get more reliable spring and fall harvests.
Those numbers are good targets. I also consider 24 to be a killing freeze for plants that normally handle cold weather.
Like you taught a few weeks ago about triming your tomatoes and I thought you had said it last season I found it works great and believe I got the biggest tomatoes and almost no waste also had some of my clean up done early.
Thank you for the teaching Sir
This video was priceless info for me. I'm going into my second season as a home gardener in Colorado myself. Thank you Scott!
Hi Gardener Scott... I became a fan since I found your channel. The plants you show on your vids are really beautiful. I live in the Philippines and im in the city ... I wish You can share some tips as well on how we can have gardening success... I live in a country where there are only seasons.. dry from November to April and it gets scorching hots during the dry months. The wet or rainy season the rest of the year. We dont have winters especially. My mom used to garden as well as my grandma but it seems like whenever I try to plant anything it just dies... I gave up ... But finding your channel makes me want to try to plant again.. I just dont know what plants will suit me well when I have only a small space .. basically im a big novice and clueless about gardening who wants to start i just dunno how to do so...
Hi, Jaymi. I have some videos on growing in containers and am planning more in the future. You live in a difficult region to garden, but success comes after more experience and having failures along the way. Keep trying.
@@GardenerScott Thank you Scott. Maybe Im gonna try again soon. :-)
Great video! I have lived in my "New zone" for 2 years now and still have not figured it out. I wish there was a simpler way. I have a hard time learning all over again at my age. I guess eventually I will figure it out, but I wish it was sooner than later.
I never did know what a "frost date" was through the years of being on the planet. I planted based on what I saw and felt in the area where I was living. You can ask others in your area to get a general idea. Then keep a garden journal so you can remember. For instance, when I lived in the Colorado Rockies I heard from the locals [don't plant till after Mother's day. And if you want to be sure, don't plant till after June first. Now that I'm in Northeast Nevada [where there is NO first and last frost date [because we can have snow in July!] I am using those Rockies frost dates and then modifying for unusual events. And like GS said, ready for anything! I have shade cover available and blankets for sudden frosty nights.
Magnificent video! We are starting our winter garden plans here. Thanks Scott!
Scott, great video. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you share. I'm going to add some additional days to keep track of for my garden!
Definitely learning my lesson and timing starts better next season. June is my safe zone too...
Great Video again Scott. Hopefully your first frost date comes atleast 2 weeks later this year!
I know that your garden was hit hard last year by insanely early frost, and a lot of garden plants are bounded by those markers on a calendar, but all the amazing things that happen in the garden between those two numbers are infinitely more important than those marked edges that a lot of plants grow past without flinching. Enjoy these times, and embrace the harvests, there will be time later for a winter garden. My plants self seed, and they seem to know how to do it without looking at the numbers that we see, they are powered by the infinitely amazing numbers of nature~
Hi Scott, great video! Just wondering when will get a chance of seeing some harvesting videos. I must had missed it if you did
Thanks! I'm just starting to get a harvest so those videos should be coming soon.