One major thing gardeners are worried about is the frost effect on their plants. You need to understand and be aware at what temperature does frost occur on plants to protect your plants. Having an idea of frost or freezing date in your zone can be quite helpful.
Frost is defined as a bunch of minute ice crystals that settle and form on solid objects or surfaces. This happens when the temperature drops and gets cold.
The temperature frost occurs on plants is 32 degrees Fahrenheit and below. However, in a few cases, it is possible for frost to occur on plants a little above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
For various plants, they experience frost damage at different temperatures. Here is a temperature table of when some vegetable plants get frost damage:
Have in mind that frost won’t only hit during winter, frost can occur during fall or spring in some zones. This is why you need to take some precautions to avoid frost damage to your plant.