Think it’s going to be a bad winter this year

[Figgerlickinggood]

Tomorrow’s low is predicted for 31°. That’s the 3rd week in a row of freeze temperatures. Also today I saw a Wooly caterpillar, it was all black instead of the usual orange/black. All black means bad winter. Has anyone tried the persimmon seed test? You know to see if the seed shows a knife or spoon inside?

 

[GoodFriendMike]

I hope it is not another bad winter. I had enough cold with last years to hold me over for a few years.

 

[rNexus]

Tomorrow’s low is predicted for 31°. That’s the 3rd week in a row of freeze temperatures. Also today I saw a Wooly caterpillar, it was all black instead of the usual orange/black. All black means bad winter. Has anyone tried the persimmon seed test? You know to see if the seed shows a knife or spoon inside?

I went to Edible Landscaping a couple weeks ago. They said all the persimmon seed tests showed a snowy winter.

 

[StrangeCharmSam]

What is the persimmon seed test?

 

[superdave336]

Tomorrow’s low is predicted for 31°. That’s the 3rd week in a row of freeze temperatures. Also today I saw a Wooly caterpillar, it was all black instead of the usual orange/black. All black means bad winter. Has anyone tried the persimmon seed test? You know to see if the seed shows a knife or spoon inside?

I’m not sure on that wooly bugger. I’ve seen them 3 different ways this year when I’ve been walking.

 

[superdave336]

What is the persimmon seed test?

The persimmon seed test is a folk method used to predict winter weather by examining the shape of the seed inside a ripe persimmon. A spoon shape indicates a snowy winter, a fork suggests a mild winter, and a knife shape warns of cold, cutting winds.

 

[ktrain]

No no no....you shouldn't speak that way where Mother Nature can read that. lol
I hope it not too bad, though I wouldn't mind seeing some snow.

 

[superdave336]

I don't want it that bad. I'm behind in setting up another greenhouse and preparing the field for planting.

 

[ZomVee]

Yesterday, some Oldtimer was telling me he thinks it’s gonna be a cold winter as well.

 

[MalilayR]

21°f this morning in North Wisconsin. I think the cold is most definitely here to stay for us for awhile now.

 

[Figsee]

Tomorrow’s low is predicted for 31°. That’s the 3rd week in a row of freeze temperatures. Also today I saw a Wooly caterpillar, it was all black instead of the usual orange/black. All black means bad winter. Has anyone tried the persimmon seed test? You know to see if the seed shows a knife or spoon inside?

I’ve seen all brown and all black wooly caterpillars this week, I don’t know what to think.

 

[Figsee]

I hope it is not another bad winter. I had enough cold with last years to hold me over for a few years.

Im ok with the cold if it comes with snow. We don’t get the snow we used to anymore so winter has been extremely boring

 

[Don Rocket City]

I have a feeling in my bones it’s gonna be a cold one so reserved my figs in pots for planting in ground in the spring. Grow lights are at the ready for bringing everything inside should we hit 15 or below here. Tropicals are likely on their way in sooner. 40 degree nights are not good for citrus trees health although one is a Meyer lemon. Hopefully apples, blueberries, and blackberries will be just fine. Going to attempt to winterize my peppers as well and see how it does.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Im ok with the cold if it comes with snow. We don’t get the snow we used to anymore so winter has been extremely boring

I don't want either of them.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

Yesterday, some Oldtimer was telling me he thinks it’s gonna be a cold winter as well.

I got a freeze warning about an hour ago for tonight till 9am tomorrow. 3rd week in a row. Strange how it’s always on Thursday and Friday.

 

[ZomVee]

I got a freeze warning about an hour ago for tonight till 9am tomorrow. 3rd week in a row. Strange how it’s always on Thursday and Friday.

I got frost last two days, last night’s frost put a beating on everything that’s cold sensitive….

 

[Smokymist]

No no no, I don't want a cold snowy winter.

 

[superdave336]

I’ve seen all brown and all black wooly caterpillars this week, I don’t know what to think.

Same here. I have seen solid black, solid brown and then ones like this. So who knows.

 

[Figgerlickinggood]

I got frost last two days, last night’s frost put a beating on everything that’s cold sensitive….

Last night It went down to30°.

 

[BucksCountyFigs]

I went to Edible Landscaping a couple weeks ago. They said all the persimmon seed tests showed a snowy winter.

Oh you are so lucky!! I love EL but have never been able to actually visit.