Cold wave sweeps over the area
I mentioned it below in a comment, but since this is usually planting season, it’s worth taking note that we have a frost warning again for Thursday night into Friday, and a wave of cold over southern Quebec. The forecast shows temperatures at or near freezing every night till at least next Tuesday. We could even see some May flurries.
MarcG 12:23 on 2020-05-07 Permalink
Here are some edible plants that don’t mind a bit of cold: spinach, swiss chard, kale, mustard, potatoes, beets, peas, leeks, onions, parsley, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, collard greens, some lettuces…
DeWolf 12:36 on 2020-05-07 Permalink
I haven’t planted anything yet, but all the perennials in my garden are coming up nicely, and I bought a palm tree the other day (I know, I know, but it’s a summer tradition). This is the third spring in a row that has been unusually cold and despite all the frost warnings, there has never been any spring frost in my garden, so I’m thinking that in densely-built areas like the Plateau there is a warming effect that helps keep things a bit toastier than in the suburbs.
Ian 13:32 on 2020-05-07 Permalink
It’s definitely usually about 5 degrees colder in Sainte Anne de Bellevue than it is in Mile End…
I’ve only got peas and onions in so far, everything else is still growing indoors in starter pots. And here I thought I was late with my garden.
MarcG 13:49 on 2020-05-07 Permalink
Microclimates are definitely real and weird. There’s a sunny spot on a south-facing slope (normally indicating warmth) near my place that always has a patch of snow on it long after it’s melted everywhere else.
Kate 15:06 on 2020-05-07 Permalink
MarcG, I think it’s different when you’re planting in planters and containers rather than in the ground. The roots are probably more vulnerable to the outside cold in a pot, so I’m holding off planting till sometime next week.
MarcG 16:33 on 2020-05-07 Permalink
If you’re planting seeds I wouldn’t sweat the difference. If they’re tomato seedlings you definitely want to wait. Some people fashion little cold frames out of 2L soda bottles if you’re into that.