Frosts
A weather phenomenon where air temperatures drop below the freezing point of water during the night or early morning while daytime temperatures remain positive.
Также говорят: late frosts, spring frosts, night frosts, ground frost
Frosts pose a significant threat to crops, particularly during the transition between winter and spring. They can cause cellular damage by forming ice crystals within plant tissues, leading to reduced productivity or total crop loss.
Common mitigation techniques include overhead irrigation, the use of row covers, and wind machines to mix the air layers. Monitoring thermal patterns across fields is essential to anticipate potential damage to sensitive growth stages.
A major error is failing to account for topography, as cold air settles in low-lying areas, creating distinct frost pockets. Additionally, over-relying on general weather forecasts instead of site-specific data often leads to insufficient protective measures.