Smudge Pot Kids Hoodie

Did you know? A smudge pot (also known as a choofa or orchard heater) is an oil-burning device used to prevent frost on plants. Usually a smudge pot has a large round base with a chimney coming out of the middle of the base. The smudge pot is placed between vines. The burning oil creates some heat, but more importantly, a large amount of smoke, particulates, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. This artificial smog forms a "blanket" that blocks infrared light, thereby preventing radiative cooling that would otherwise cause or worsen frost.