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Overwintering: A Beginner’s Guide

Growers, especially in northern areas like us here in New England, have a choice to make before that first frost hits: Let your plants wither away and perish over the winter months or take measures to preserve them for next season. If you want them to survive then you need to protect them where they are or find a way to store them indoors. This is where the process of overwintering begins.

Simply put, overwintering is the process of plants reacting to “winter” conditions such as freezing temperatures, ice, and snow. Some plants will need no intervention to survive. Others will require special attention or care to prevent them from subsiding to winter conditions. I discuss the process and options below.

Why Overwinter?
Growers, gardeners, and farmers have little time to spare. Aside from the usual fall preparations going on inside your greenhouse, there are other considerations for plants that might be exposed to the elements. While overwintering might sound like it requires extra work, it can save you both time and money in the long run. There will be a bit of time front-loaded into these preparations, but they are worth the effort.

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