Cold Injury and Frost Protection

Cold Protection of Foliage Plants in Shadehouses and Greenhouses

Robert H. Stamps, Jianjun Chen, Seenivasan Natarajan, Andhra Pradesh, and Lawrence R. Parsons

Using Psychrometric Chart for Frost Protection

Ray A. Bucklin, Dorota Z. Haman, Haimanote K Bayabil, and Sandra M Guzman

Row Covers for Commercial Vegetable Culture in Florida

George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, Steve Kostewicz, and William Stall

Overwintering Honey Bee Colonies in Northern Climates

James D. Ellis and Katherine Hammons

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US

Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepaul, Pratap Devkota, Ian Small, David Wright

This publication serves as a guide to assess freeze damage and discuss management issues related to freeze damage of carinata in the southeastern United States. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepaul, Pratap Devkota, Ian Small, and David Wright, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised July 2021.

Protecting Blueberries from Freezes in Florida

J. G. Williamson and D. A. Phillips

Blueberries bloom in late winter or early spring in Florida, making the flowers and young fruit highly susceptible to freeze and frost injury. Killing freezes can occur as late as mid to late March throughout much of Florida, long after the initiation of bloom, especially for early-ripening southern highbush blueberry cultivars. This publication describes conditions that often occur in commercial blueberry fields during and after bloom when the potential for freeze damage exists. Practices that growers can use to minimize freeze damage are also discussed.

Dealing with a Florida Winter Weather Event

Randall Cantrell, Judy Corbus, and Michael Spranger

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Family Resource Management

How Should the Pinellas County Green Industry Interpret a Freeze Warning or the Possibility of Killing Frost Events?

Melissa West

By Stephen D. Robinson, Commercial Horticulture Agent In the Commercialized Green Industry, we are aware of the weather events that can include heavy rain, high winds, and prolonged periods of unseasonable hot weather.  Significant weather events can create very difficult or damaging conditions for both native and exotic plants in West Central Florida over a […]

Frost in the Panhandle? Practical Tips for Protecting Your Garden

Molly Jameson

Frost in the Panhandle? Practical Tips for Protecting Your Garden Here in North Florida, mild winters are the norm, but our occasional cold snaps can be enough to wreak havoc on our gardens. As you might remember, in December of 2022 the entire Panhandle experienced temperatures dipping into the teens and low 20s for […]

Chilling Requirement and its Importance for Fruit Trees

Amir Rezazadeh

Several temperate, deciduous fruiting trees need a period of cold exposure to end their dormant state, promote growth, and produce fruit in a typical manner. It is crucial to select species and varieties that are well-suited to the climatic conditions of a particular geographical area to attain optimal outcomes. Plants initiate a state of dormancy when […]