...all tucked in under those little straw mounds! My tomato seedlings have only been in the ground for a week and now we are expecting 4-6" of snow tomorrow night. I've never actually seen this technique used to protect plants, but it seems like it should do the job. With 23 tomato plants, I didn't have enough containers, tarps or sheets to cover with. I built up some straw around the base so as not to break the fragile babies, then filled in, covering by about 4" above the tops. Hoping that the snow builds additional insulation without crushing and keeps them protected from the falling temps which could reach as low as 25 degrees. Wish us all luck!
Well that bites! I can't believe you're expecting snow - although better you than us :) Good luck, and hope all the plants survive.
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