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Imminent frost warning?

DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
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https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-first-snow-of-winter-and-heavy-rain-on-way-as-temperatures-plunge-below-freezing-in-cold-snap-12982391 

Oh ‘eck … ‘ere we go … ⛄️ 

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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    That looks drastic! I wonder if I should plant earlier than planned,  some tulips this week. Would a frost prevent tulip fire taking hold does anyone know?
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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited October 2023
    In the south of the UK it really does look just like a brief snap - just a few days/nights. The temps bounce back up again and look pretty normal for the time of year, if the forecast is right.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Consistently colder weather makes Tulip fire less likely, which is why later planting is recommended.
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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    Thanks for explaining, @fire & @punkdoc. I will wait for more consistently cold temperatures in November or December. 
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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    I will certainly try and get some of my Dahlias and Cannas lifted, before I go into hospital again.
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Hopefully it’ll trigger some good autumn leaf colour. …  sorry, Im always looking for a silver lining 😉 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    💡 go out and pick all your dahlia flowers for the house before the cold snap 🌸 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Late for us - first frosts are usually much earlier. Much nicer and healthier than this wet warm stuff. 
    Bring it on....
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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    The BBC forecast is saying minimum night temperatures of +1C over the weekend and into next week, but the Met Office and Netweather are both saying +4C. Not terrible either way but I must bring in what's left of the tomatoes later today or tomorrow, and pick some dahlias for the house if I have time (thanks for the idea @Dovefromabove ).
    My new bulbs are due for delivery so I just want it dry over the weekend so I can get outside and plant them. Most will be going in pots to grow on for spring planting when I can see where the gaps are.
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