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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Brandon Marcus

12 Crops That Need Extra Watering Before Frost

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The air turns crisp, the nights grow longer, and your garden—once bursting with color—suddenly feels like it’s holding its breath. You can almost sense the frost lurking, waiting to strike when you least expect it. Before that first icy night arrives, your plants are begging for one last favor: a deep, refreshing drink. Yep, watering before frost can be the difference between survival and shriveled stems.

While many crops tough it out, some need extra hydration to stand a fighting chance against freezing temperatures. Let’s dig into the dozen crops that practically beg for a good soak before the frost rolls in.

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