Plants froze

[JohnnyATL]

overnight it got down to 24F. I mulched with straw and covered with blankets but i still got some ice on my buds. chop or no....

 

[imnotcrazy]

I would chop and start drying... cell death from freezing and related moisture build up is almost certain to cause mold/rot

 

[Hash Man]

How long was it freezing for last night? It just a few hours you will probably be ok. If the nugs were straight frozen then yup, time to pick. If they were just cold u will be fine.

 

[JohnnyATL]

they were totally frozen, i let the sun hit them hard and they look alot better barely any damage. took all my squash and tomatoes out though.

 

[Jhhnn]

they were totally frozen, i let the sun hit them hard and they look alot better barely any damage. took all my squash and tomatoes out though.

Some strains are extremely frost resistant. Rot shouldn't be an issue if it's not wet or damp. I'd just play it by ear, not get hasty about anything.

 

[JohnnyATL]

ended up pulling one of my better plants that was basically finished, left the others. The temps were 25 again last night but no issues with the hay mulch and blankets. Tonight its 30f and then i should be straight for at least a week

 

[Jhhnn]

ended up pulling one of my better plants that was basically finished, left the others. The temps were 25 again last night but no issues with the hay mulch and blankets. Tonight its 30f and then i should be straight for at least a week

Seems like a smart answer. Lots of strains have trouble finishing at our Colorado latitude, particularly at higher elevations, so exploiting a good Indian Summer (if we get one) is often productive. I'd leave 'em 'til they're ready or until the weather makes leaving them out impossible, whichever comes first.