Spring frost: Take a few days to assess the situation

Growers have two common questions after a spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?)2. When to resume weed control? Click the links to get the updated articles. Spring frost risk and seeding datePODCAST: Spring frost risk and seeding dateSpraying in cool conditions

Two key questions arise after late spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?) 2. When to resume weed control? Click the links to get the updated articles.

Growers have two common questions after a spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?)2. When can I resume weed control? These seedlings look OK the morning after the frost, but four days later you can see the extent of the damage — but also that new growth is coming. Photo…

The map above shows the average date of the final -3 C frost in Alberta. Click here for more Alberta frost maps. Look under the “Atlas” tab and click on “Agroclimatic atlas” to find the frost maps. The map above shows the average date of the final frost (based on data up to 2010) in…