The Role of Irrigation in Frost Protection
One of the most proven ways to defend crops is irrigation-based frost protection, where water’s natural properties are used to stabilize temperatures around sensitive plant tissue. As water freezes, it releases heat—keeping the plant surface at just around 0°C (32°F). This simple physics principle is the foundation for overhead sprinkler frost protection used in orchards and vineyards worldwide.
However, timing and consistency are everything: if sprinklers turn on too late, protection is lost. If they run too long, water is wasted and systems can ice over. That’s where Lumo’s precision irrigation control comes in.
How Lumo Helps You React Faster
Lumo’s automation platform allows you to plan ahead or react instantly to enable frost prevention.
By connecting Lumo smart valves to your frost sprinkler or irrigation zones, you can:
Schedule overnight irrigations when you anticipate colder temperatures.
Remotely start or stop irrigation from your phone—no midnight trips to the ranch.
Coordinate multiple zones so the whole system activates simultaneously when needed.
With automation, your irrigation becomes proactive—not reactive—protecting your crop even when you’re off-site or asleep.

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DIG DEEPER
As water freezes, it releases heat that keeps plant tissue at 0°C. Overhead sprinklers continuously form ice, maintaining this temperature and preventing deeper freeze damage. Drip irrigation doesn’t coat plants, but it can warm the soil and add humidity. Lumo automation ensures irrigation runs at the optimal time for maximum benefit. From the Grower’s Mouth







