Can the tender crops be protected from the frost?
Yes, they can be covered with burlap, blankets, etc. but be sure to remove the covering as soon as temperatures warm. If you decide not to protect these vegetables, pick some of the green tomatoes and ripen them in a warm room. Squash and pumpkin fruits are not damaged by the frost even though the vines are killed. After this occurs, they should be cured at 75-80 for 2 weeks before storage. How long can the beets and carrots be left in the garden? I can’t give an absolute date, but they can endure several frosts without damage to the roots. They should be stored at 32-40 and in any container which prevents excessive shriveling.
