Frost Which Does Not Kill Vegetables Can Only Make Them Tastier
The fall frosts have begun where I live, and many plants are dying back as a result of the colder temperatures. But some things are getting better...
It is well into October, and the air now has that nice, earthy, fall smell. The signs of seasonal change are everywhere: leaves are changing color and falling from trees; many plants are turning brown and dying back; and frost is becoming a regular sight on the lawn in the morning. Frost means cold nights and colder days ahead - but it can also mean tastier vegetables, because many greens and root vegetables are made sweeter by cold temperatures.
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