Winter Weather Woes: Assessing Whether or Not to Frost Seed
This winter's erratic weather, swinging from -30°F wind chills to unseasonably warm highs in the 50s, has left many pondering whether to frost-seed or not to frost-seed. As the calendar inches towards mid-February, the dilemma intensifies, with some already contemplating drilling spring oats or alfalfa. Let's not get too hasty. The weather may seem nice and suitable for planting, but we are still in mid-February and could easily face some future hard frosts and cold temperatures.