OK... so, I was thinking of giving the melons and peppers some sort of a cover to keep them warmer until the nice heat sets in. So, do you think a row cover with plastic over it is sufficient? do I need to close off the ends at all you think? I'm not sure how to close it off. or if I need to close it off, I would guess I would need to if I want to keep the heat in, right?
I have 6 of those politician metal sign holder thingies for one row... not sure what to do to hold the others though, ideas on what I can use?
thanks so much!
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oh the temps won't be that low 
I just thought I read on here before that melons and peppers like it hot and will perform better if hot. so, I was trying to help them be hotter.
I've never had great success at peppers, and I've never done melons before. People have told me its not hot enough here for it. but, what do I know. I know I don't live in the south, but its not freezing here either, ya know?

I just thought I read on here before that melons and peppers like it hot and will perform better if hot. so, I was trying to help them be hotter.
I've never had great success at peppers, and I've never done melons before. People have told me its not hot enough here for it. but, what do I know. I know I don't live in the south, but its not freezing here either, ya know?
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For me, I would just go with the row cover alone, and omit the plastic covering. That way, you will still get some air circulation, and not have stagnant air trapped under the plastic. Also, the row cover will allow rain to get through; so water will not be as much of an issue.sheeshshe wrote:OK... so, I was thinking of giving the melons and peppers some sort of a cover to keep them warmer until the nice heat sets in. So, do you think a row cover with plastic over it is sufficient? ...
As mentioned, you will want to vent (or remove) the row cover on hot/sunny days, so you don't overheat the plants.
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Lon, I agree and that is what I use. Agribon. I usually recommend plastic because it's cheap and easy to come by.For me, I would just go with the row cover alone, and omit the plastic covering.
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