What parts of the plant are most critical to look at in the event of a frost?
The first part of the plant to look at is the seed head or pod, if it’s in the flowering to seed filling stages. Most commonly, killing frosts will stall any further development of the seed head or pod. If the plant is in the flowering stage, it is unlikely that conditions would allow for further seed development. Should the plant be in the seed filling stage, the plant is more mature and less susceptible to frost. A factsheet is available discussing the effects of frost on oilseeds, pulses and cereals.
