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∙ 12y agowhen water freezes it releases heat, sometimes called hidden heat. the water a farmer sprays may release just that extra little bit of heat needed to survive a frost. it is however a risky move as sometimes the ice itself causes physical damage to the fruit and trees.
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∙ 13y agoIrrigation is a method of frost/freeze protection. Heat lost from the crop to the environment is replaced by heat released as the applied water changes to ice. Specifically, as 1 gram of water freezes, 80 calories of heat energy are released. As long as ice is being formed, this latent heat of fusion will provide heat.
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∙ 16y agoallows the water to freeze protects the plant, frozen water will be 30 deg, so if it gets colder the plant stays at 30 deg,
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Why do farmers spray strawberries with water before a freeze?
The water has to freeze before the strawberries freeze. By the time the water freezes, it is morning. The same is done in citrus groves.
Will a camellia bloom withstand the cold of a freeze?
Yes, if you can spray the buds with cold water before the sun hits the frozen buds all will be well.
Does water freeze before salt water?
yes
Why spray a pizza with water before cooking it?
You can spray it with cooking spray or water. But you'll more than likely to spray it with cooking spray ''', so it couldn't stick to the pan.'''
What freezes faster water or ammonia?
Water freeze before ammonia. Ammonia need high pressure to freeze.
Will antifreeze freeze before water?
Anything 'anti' is against. Therefore 'anti'freeze is against freezing. It will not freeze before water will and that is why it is used in an engines cooling system rather than water.
Why water freezes before salt water?
because the salt is harder to freeze
Can hot or cold water freeze faster?
Cold water freezes faster because hot water has to cool down to the freezing temperature before it can freeze.
Does the amount of water affect how long it takes water to freeze?
yes of course. A puddle will freeze completely before a lake.
Why spray water on oranges to prevent freezing?
Water covering the fruit after it has been sprayed will freeze (because of the frost... ) and that ice on the outside will insulate the fruit from any wind or breezes. Because water is constantly circulating within the plant and fruit, they don't freeze.
Where is the freeze plug at on a 1977 ford pickup?
do I have to drain the water and oil first before I remove the freeze plug
Why do citrus farmers spray water on their crops the evening before the temperature is predicted to drop below freezing?
This is because they want the water to freeze over the plant, making the molecular transfusion adaptable to the surface of the plant. Farmers have started doing this since the 1890s when Albert Gerald Bonce received a letter from the United National Judas of Thyme. There he tried out his theory, he slowed down the process of freezing and became successful. This is a good answer for doing homework, tests, or extra credit activities.
