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At what Temp is it Safe

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RadPalms

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I am still getting 31F morining Temps with frost on the roofs and grass....At what temps would it be safe to migrate my palms from garage back into the yard..They have been in a closed garage now since Sunday with no light...

Thanks Curt

Cypress, Ca.

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Curt,

I would say no light,  is way better than FROZEN!

I don't think not having any light for a couple of weeks, would do any palm in,but freezing just one night might spell death! I would leave them in the garage until I knew the temps were not going to drop below freezing!

This is just my opinion ,so take for what that's worth!

Good luck out there!

Scott

Titusville, FL

1/2 mile from the Indian River

USDA Zone COLD

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Hi Curt,

In December of 2001, central Florida had a week long cool spell with daytime temps hovering around 60F and nightime lows in the mid/upper 30's.  My palms stayed in the garage for the duration and emerged with no noticeable stress whatsover.  Even full sun palms went back into their former "spot" in the yard with no ill effects. If you can, open the garage door during the day for a few hours.  With work and the short winter days, this may be difficult.

Ray

Tampa, Interbay Peninsula, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10A

Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10B

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MattyB Grand Master

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I agree with the "wait 'til temps are above freezing" method.  Unless of course you've gott a Cyrtostachys or something.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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RadPalms

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Thanks guys for the information.  I am sure to get smarter at this stuff as time goes by.  

Curt

Cypress, Ca.

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