They're calling for some possible snow accumulations tonight into tomorrow... 1-3" possible. (Really, Mother Nature??) If I cover the plants with old sheets, do I need to worry about the rain? My thought is that a sopping wet sheet under snow isn't going to provide a lot of protection, but I really have no idea. LOL I could definitely use a tarp or some plastic sheeting, but I don't want to suffocate the poor plants, either. In my defense, I've only lived in Missouri about 2.5 years... I grew up in southwest Florida, where this kind of weather isn't a problem at the first of May. ;-)

Just sent you an email. Kris

tom_n_6bzone & greenhouser, Thanks for the replies. ton_n_6bzone - I do dilute my Cloud Cover at 10:1. I've used it for about 5 years on plants outside the greenhouse. Last year we had some pretty chilly days (for my region) below freezing. I only lost 1 plant out of a thousand - mostly perennials. I attribute that to the early application of this product. In years where I spaced out and got to it too late, I lost many more. It always upsets me when I do that, as walking around with a sprayer is a lot easier, less expensive, and less work than buying plants and digging holes. As far as organic is concerned, that is very interesting. I don't apply any herbacides or pestacides in my yard. I wonder how nasty this stuff is? Greenhouser - I have quite an assortment of plants ranging from lavendar to sage to succulants, hydrangia (sp?), Euphorbia, etc. Everyone got sprayed, and everyone is happy. DG

Leeks and parsnips can survive all winter here so cover them last. I have never grown celeriac. Kale is hardier than cabbage or Brussels. Here is my report from the 4 season forum from 11/16. I like to gather as much info on cold weather growing as possible. "It got down to 11 degrees here Tuesday morning so when I picked for market Thursday afternoon I wasn't sure which crops would make it even under row cover. Mizuna under one layer got touched enough to be unpickable. Napa under 2 layers was ok but outside leaves were damaged. Chard under 2 layers seems about done but a few inner leaves were fresh. Most lettuce under 2 layers was ok but some of the outside leaves died. Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower was not dead but was soft. I didn't get a chance to check beets. Kale, spinach, tatsoi, arugula and bok choy were all quite good under 2 layers and have shown growth. Pea shoots under 2 layers were still alive and delicious. Turnips in the open didn't look great leaf-wise but were pickable. Carrots and parsnips were fine as well as leeks and scallions. Parsley, dill and cilantro under 1 layer were fine but had no growth. I plan on another picking of greens and carrots." A week after this I picked baby rutabagas that had not been covered and leeks.