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[BeerMaker]

I have some cascades going on their second year in a planter. Wow, they sprouted before I thought they would! They are currently about 18" high. We are expecting some snow (argh) and I would like to know if there is any concern I should have due to cold weather? The low temperature is suppose to be 32* overnight, which won't be enough to freeze the soil. I am thinking they will be okay, but just want to make sure!thanks!

[RommelMagic]

I have some cascades going on their second year in a planter. Wow, they sprouted before I thought they would! They are currently about 18" high. We are expecting some snow (argh) and I would like to know if there is any concern I should have due to cold weather? The low temperature is suppose to be 32* overnight, which won't be enough to freeze the soil. I am thinking they will be okay, but just want to make sure!thanks!

I might throw a plastic garbage bag over it, or if possible, an upside down glass jug just to keep the sprout from freezing

[Iceman]

Maybe too late now, but you can buy those wall of water things for tomato plants. Otherwise, I'd just throw a 5 gal bucket or something similar over them & they'll probably be fine.Ice

[Darterboy]

Most commercial growers prune the first shoots anyway so I wouldn't sweat it.

[chuck_d]

Most commercial growers prune the first shoots anyway so I wouldn't sweat it.

True, so you have a decision to make. Either decide to prune them or protect them. To protect I could combine the garbage bag (maybe several of them), and then cycle hot water jugs underneath them.

[BeerMaker]

Thanks for the responses.I guess I have a third option too - just move them inside the garage. I have an makeshift irrigation system that runs through the pot, but it wouldn't be too difficult to disconnect it. I am pretty confident that would be ok outside, but with my luck if I don't do anything the temps plummet into a hard freeze. I guess it is better to be on the safe side.

[DuncanDad]

I'd just put a bucket over them. Any snow that falls on the bucket will insulate the plants from freezing and the ground temp won't fall that much.I don't think I would dig them up at this point.

[BeerMaker]

I'd just put a bucket over them. Any snow that falls on the bucket will insulate the plants from freezing and the ground temp won't fall that much.

This is the route I ended up taking. No need to put more effort into it than needed.Thanks.