Really cool/cold weather here in the Twin Cities far flung areas.
It was down to 46 degrees last night and has me concerned about the tomatoes. I’ve been reading that the lycopene/ripening gene turns off at 55 degrees or below, same with the taste enzyme.
Bad gardening season so far. Too cold...too hot...to cold and so on. Bah!
Any idea where I can get some good heirloom sunflower seeds for next year?
We are cooler than normal as well, but still above 50 degrees at night. In the fall when we have cool nights and warm enough days, I double up the row covers and cover the tomatoes, or else use sheets to help protect the tomatoes.
I also use pvc pipe stuck into diagonal corners of the raised beds, and cover with clear plastic for a mini green house. I also plant a few in pots, so that I can just bring them in at night and put them out during the day if warm enough.
Some years are just less productive than others. So make hay while the sun shines, has become an attitude here.LOL