The phenomenon of frost present considerable risks to crops/farmers. During clear nights in early spring/fall temperature within the soil and in the plant's cells may drop to a few degrees colder than the air. If the temperature further drops, to 0° C and bellow, the water in plant cells freezes that rupture the cell and damage plant buds/growing points. This can be devastating,
especially for high value crops like, potatoes, apples, peaches, citrus, berries etc. Plants try to protect themselves against frost by storing sugar and Potassium within their cells. Both substances lower the cell sap’s freezing point and serves as antifreeze agents. Plant produces the sugar through photosynthesis for which Potassium has a key role and it also regulates the plants
water balance through controlling stomata openings. It is clear that a sufficient supply of sugars and Potassium is indispensable for resistance against frost.
Greentek’s FROST FREE is a blend of Potash,Magnesium, sugars and plant extracts vital for protection against frost. A FROST FREE spray in autumn will optimally prepare crop & certainly help fight frost and will increase plant tolerance against frost by 3-4 C
degree. Even if under extreme weather conditions damages do occur, these nutrients will help plants to recover as quickly as possible. FROST FREE systemic nature enhances Potassium content in tissue and also helps mobilize Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium etc., essential for strong cell structure during winter months.
