Attention garden fans: ice saints threaten - protect your plants!

Attention garden fans: ice saints threaten - protect your plants!

Österreich - Today, on April 28, 2025, preparations for gardening begin because the ice saints are imminent. This period, which lasts this year from May 11th to 15th, is of great importance for hobby gardeners. It is important to be particularly careful with the planting of sensitive plants such as flowers and vegetables, because during this time nightly frosts threaten to harm the plants. After the ice saints, frost -free nights can be expected permanently, which significantly improves the conditions for plants outdoors.

The meteorology of ice saints is characterized by late cold air burglaries from the north, which can lead to a strong cooling in connection with clear nights. Statistical data show that cold collapse are not uncommon until mid -May, which is why gardeners should remain vigilant. Sensitive plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and summer flowers are particularly affected, which should only be planted outside after this risky phase.

important protective measures for the garden

To ensure that the plants withstand the challenges of the cold, it is crucial to take suitable protective measures. Plants that grow in pots or buckets, as well as balcony plants and young plants require special protection. According to the Plantura, it is advisable to pay particular attention to plants that have been purchased in the garden center, since they are often more sensitive.

Practical protection options include:

• frost protection fleece (water and air permeable)
• coconut mats or pine rice
• mulch (e.g. leaves, straw, bark mulch)
• jute or frost protection film for a short time
• frost protection candles, especially for fruit trees

In addition, when watering, you should pay attention to frost drying in order to offer the plants optimal protection in the cooler time. Fertilization in summer with potassium -stressed products can help increase the frost hardness of the plants.

preparation for the ice saints

The ice saints are a time when gardeners should be particularly attentive. To the end, it is advisable to protect all sensitive plants, including bucket and potted plants. These plants can only be permanently put outdoors from mid -May. The right measures to prepare can make a significant difference in the garden, so that a flowering and healthy garden can be expected after the ice saints.

Overall, it remains important for gardeners to keep an eye on the weather conditions and take appropriate precautions to protect the plants from cool nights. OE24 recommends being particularly careful at this time, as cold nights can also be harmful.