My tomato and hot pepper plants have taken a frost. Is it safe to eat them? Also, when is the best time to transplant perrennials? Spring or fall?
2006-10-21 04:49:19 · 7 answers · asked by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
They're safe to eat (refrigerate asap) but they probably won't be of very good quality.
Either time is good for transplanting perennials, but if you do it in the fall, make sure it's early enought that they'll have time for some root growth before the ground freezes.
2006-10-21 04:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by Amy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cherry tomatoes tolerate light frost, pepper plants usually die at 32 degrees, you can usually tell if a tomato is o.k. to eat by the internal smell.
2006-10-21 04:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you squeeze the tomatoes and still firm (yes),Frost doesn't hurt the fruit or vegetables.If you have brown spots on any of them don't eat.
2006-10-21 04:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Hayes Concrete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait a about 24 hours then test one out once frost has defrosted off the plants , spring .
2006-10-21 04:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by justmaz2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is wrong with eating frosted tomatoes? NOTHING...Perharps just wait for it to be defrosted.
2006-10-21 04:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by kbwealth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , but they will be better in a sauce, they will get soft quick, make no difference with the peppers
2006-10-21 04:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by michael m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not.
2006-10-21 04:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by Beth B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋