There was quite a hard frost last night which took me by surprise. The buds have burst already on the vines due to the last few weeks of really warm weather, and this is the most critical time for them. The young growth is very sensitive to frost damage, so I should be keeping an eye on the weather.
Large vineyards set fires between rows during cold nights after the buds have burst, but this isn’t very practical for me. I have also read that spraying the vines with water during the evening when frost is forecast can help. Another way is to cover them in fleece material to protect them.
I have decided to try putting some old sports socks into use. They fit perfectly!
