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(@coconutmike)
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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
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Posted : 14/03/2012 7:52 pm
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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?

 
Posted : 14/03/2012 10:33 pm
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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

 
Posted : 14/03/2012 10:53 pm
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Mike,
My palm got through the winter with no heat!

Jordan

 
Posted : 15/03/2012 5:35 am
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Good stuff Jordan-continue to make us proud in the Canadian East
cheers
mike

 
Posted : 15/03/2012 9:01 am
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Mike, great news!
Interesting comment about the clear plastic on the tent protection.

And Jordan...good work!

Barb

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Posted : 15/03/2012 11:25 am
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Thanks
talk to you soon
mike

 
Posted : 15/03/2012 2:06 pm
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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

 
Posted : 16/03/2012 11:14 am
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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.

 
Posted : 17/03/2012 11:45 pm
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Hey Wheelman with those temps you are fine . Only temps in the lower 20's or upper teens are a problem
mike

 
Posted : 17/03/2012 11:54 pm
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Well you never know with Michigan.... I'm watching the weather intently.

 
Posted : 18/03/2012 11:39 am
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