CoconutMike' head office some palms are open

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:52 pm

Hey guys I opened some of the palms -mostly great results except tent method, roof was transparent and created a greenhouse effect. I will change colour of the roof next year
http://youtu.be/cIm8qMVkOI8

wheelman1976 · Post by **wheelman1976** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:33 pm

Mike, are you not worried about a cold spell possibly coming on in the next month or so? I opened mine but left three sides of my boxes up thinking I'm better safe than sorry. Thoughts?

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:53 pm

Hey Wheelman my palms are usually unwrapped by mid-march or end of march. I used to do it in April but global warming. You are right about weather though. I used to do snow removal and I have seen snow storms in April before. I thiink you should look at your long range forecast that shows 14 day look ahead and follow it for a couple of days and see if it fluctuates if not go ahead and unwrap. I think it is warmer where you are. Anyway part of the reason my palm are tough is because they are exposed to the elements.
Cheers
mike

JordanNL · Post by **JordanNL** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:35 am

Mike,
My palm got through the winter with no heat!

Jordan

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:01 am

Good stuff Jordan-continue to make us proud in the Canadian East
cheers
mike

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:25 am

Mike, great news!
Interesting comment about the clear plastic on the tent protection.

And Jordan...good work!

Barb

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:06 am

Thanks
talk to you soon
mike

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:14 am

Hey Wheelman you were definitely correct in hesitating to open up your palms . In March and early April the temp are all over the place. I actually have not opened anything for 5-6 days now. It will be 22C here this week-end. I will do more and make more videos
Cheers
Mike

wheelman1976 · Post by **wheelman1976** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:45 pm

Now you tell me! I just took my frames down today! LOL My ten day is showing a low of 35F next week sunday, other than that it's lows in the 40s.
I guess worse case I throw up some garbage frames to throw some plastic over for a semi greenhouse.

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:54 pm

Hey Wheelman with those temps you are fine . Only temps in the lower 20's or upper teens are a problem
mike

wheelman1976 · Post by **wheelman1976** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:39 am

Well you never know with Michigan.... I'm watching the weather intently.

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CoconutMike' head office some palms are open

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