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Effects of Cold Weather on Horticultural Plants in Indiana (HO-203-W)

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Cold weather can injure fruit and vegetable crops, and ornamental plants, in fall, winter, and spring. This updated publication identifies types of injury, factors that influence the degree of injury, and steps that can be taken to lessen the probability of damage.

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