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“During the summer heat, put a row cover (cover cloth) over them to shade them and to keep the cabbage looper moth and other pests off of them.” Zones: 3 to 10. Size: 18 inches tall x 18 ...
In addition to reducing the time spent in the danger zone, foods should be moved through the danger zone as few times as possible when reheating or cooling. [15] Foods that are potentially hazardous inside the danger zone: [16] Meat: beef, poultry, pork, seafood; Eggs and other protein-rich foods; Dairy products; Cut or peeled fresh produce
Tender plants are those killed by freezing temperatures, while hardy plants survive freezing—at least down to certain temperatures, depending on the plant. "Half-hardy" is a term used sometimes in horticulture to describe bedding plants which are sown in heat in winter or early spring, and planted outside after all danger of frost has passed.
As an example, Quebec City in Canada is located in zone 4, but can rely on a significant snow cover every year, making it possible to cultivate plants normally rated for zones 5 or 6. But, in Montreal, located to the southwest in zone 5, it is sometimes difficult to cultivate plants adapted to the zone because of the unreliable snow cover.
“The temperature ‘danger zone’ for perishable foods is 40° to 140° F. When food sits in this temperature range for too long it invites bacteria to grow,” Velie says.
These drought-tolerant plants make the perfect addition to rock gardens as well as hot, sunny patches of your garden. Zones: 3 to 9 Care requirements: Full sun; well-draining soil
Growing degrees (GDs) is defined as the number of temperature degrees above a certain threshold base temperature, which varies among crop species. The base temperature is that temperature below which plant growth is zero. GDs are calculated each day as maximum temperature plus the minimum temperature divided by 2, minus the base temperature.
[6] [7] [8] It includes the cultivation of all plants including, but not limited to: ornamental trees/shrubs/plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers, turf, nuts, seeds, herbs and other medicinal/edible plants. This cultivation may occur in garden spaces, nurseries, greenhouses, vineyards, orchards, parks, recreation areas, etc.