Field Tests

Practices and Products for Frost Damage Control

Researchers

R. J. McGovern, C. Semer, IV, and L. Pecsenka

Dates of Experiment

December 2005 to February 2006

Description of Experiment

This test was carried out to evaluate a foam product that could be applied prior to a frost event to protect the plants from freezing (Learn more about Jack Frost Foam). Five species of plants (peppers, squash, strawberry, tomato, and watermelon) were evaluated in two separate tests. Th eplants were exposed to two frost events in one test and one frost event in the second test.

Results of Experiment