Generally, the water within the plant’s cells freeze, and that ice can injure cell membranes, ultimately killing the plant. Some vegetable plants will “bolt” during a freeze.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The National Weather Service has issued the first freeze warning of the season for central Ohio, with the widespread freeze expected to hit between 2-9 a.m. Wednesday.

Frost forms when temperatures drop below freezing. As water inside plant cells freezes, it expands, rupturing the cell walls, which leads to wilting, browning, or even death of plant tissue.

Wait until after the last freeze before planting most annuals, fruits or vegetables. A killing freeze (<28°F) can cause severe damage, so plan around it. Mother’s Day remains the safest time to plant ...

A light freeze is possible when air temperatures drop to 28-32 degrees. The air temperature right by the ground may be a little colder than this. During a light freeze, some of the water inside of a ...

Wetting plant leaves before a freeze does not, however, provide any cold protection. If cold weather is in the forecast, move all tender plants in containers and hanging baskets into buildings ...