Hard Freeze: The Night That Ends the Growing Season
• A hard freeze, with temperatures below 28°F, ends the growing season by killing tender plants.
• Hard freezes can damage uninsulated pipes and harden the soil, requiring preparation for homes and gardens.
• Protect homes by insulating pipes and gardens by covering sensitive plants before a hard freeze.
Significant temperature drop, below 28°F, kills plants
A hard freeze signifies a significant and prolonged drop in temperature, generally falling below 28°F (-2°C). This intense cold is severe enough to kill most delicate plants, effectively ending the growing season. Unlike a light frost, which might only nip at the edges of vegetation, a hard freeze penetrates deeper and lasts longer, causing more extensive damage.
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