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I have all my gardening supplies in a 'plastic shed'. Will it be alright to leave my pesticides and fertilizers in there for the winter. Will freezing damage the quality? I hate the thought of all those chemicals in the hall closet but I don't want to ruin everything either.
Thanks for your advice!!

10/10/2003 8:32:35 AM

Brillion Wisconsin

For the winter I store my insecticides, fertilizers etc... in a big plastic totes in the basement. I'm not sure if freeezing will harm any of the chemicals, it just seems like the right thing to do.

10/10/2003 8:48:07 AM

Indiana

freezing will destroy the microencapsulated stuff in warrior-t so dont let it freeze.
steve

10/10/2003 10:49:47 AM

Long Island,New York

freezing is a no-no....bring in and protect....

10/10/2003 7:20:54 PM

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Wettable powders, granulars & other dry items can stay outside if the shed is secure & dry. Flowables should all be stored above 40 degrees F.

*SOME* EC's (emulsifiable concentrates) don't mind freezing temperaures & at worst may get cloudy (but won't degreade). The trouble is knowing which ones.

It's best to play it safe & put them in an area that won't dip below 40 degrees F. Just please make sure that children & pets cant get into them. Avoid excessively high temperatures too. I like the idea of a Rubbermaid type container since indoor air quality won't be affected. I have also placed individual containers inside the larger Zip-Loc freezer style storage bags.

Steve

10/11/2003 7:55:31 AM

Southern WI

Rubbermaid in the closet it is ! Most is already in Zip-Locs. Thanks fellas !

10/11/2003 3:01:45 PM