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[hector black <hblack@TWLakes.Net>]

I've wrapped muscadine vines with bags of insulation on the inside and
reflective bubble plastic outside to slow them down in spring and it has
worked.  However a caution - as you know,  what works with one plant won't
necessarily work with another.  Worth a try however.   Hector Black zone 6



----- Original Message -----
From: carolyn wood <natvwine@cut.net>
To: nafex chat <nafex@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 8:14 PM
Subject: [nafex] frost


> With all the frozen fruit being reported, I am remembering a photo of some
> Chinese farmers working in a kiwi "orchard." The rather large trunks were
> wrapped in some white material and I assumed it was to help keep the vines
> dormant longer.
> Has anyone studied this practice and might it be of use with apricots and
> cherries?
> My apricot trees are to be ornamental for the fourth year in a row.
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