Frost Alert: Protect Your Crops! Expert Tips to Prevent Damage

• Frost poses a significant threat to crops like chili, tomato, potato, and wheat when temperatures fall below 5°C.
• Dr. Kamlesh Ahirwar from Chhatarpur Naugaon Krishi Vigyan Kendra advises farmers on protective measures.
• Generate smoke in fields during the evening and perform light irrigation to combat frost.
• Spray a solution of 2.5 grams of sulfur per liter of water to minimize temperature effects.
• For wheat, use light smoke at night and irrigate to maintain soil moisture, preventing frost damage.

Why It Matters: Farmers can prevent frost damage to crops by using smoke, irrigation, and sulfur spray.