If you were the owner of a farm in Ontario, describe 5 ways you would protect your crops from the risk of frost and adverse cold weather\/

Question

If you were the owner of a farm in Ontario, describe 5 ways you would protect your crops from the risk of frost and adverse cold weather\/

Answer 1

1. Plant cold-tolerant varieties of crops that are adapted to the local climate.

2. Cover crops with row covers or plastic tunnels to protect them from frost.

3. Install windbreaks around the farm to reduce wind chill.

4. Irrigate the soil to keep it moist and reduce the risk of frost damage.

5. Use frost-protection sprays to coat the plants and protect them from frost.