UK growing season lengthens by 1 month

Sat, Jan 21, 2012

The UK growing season for plants is longer than at any time since records began in 1772. Since 1900 it has lengthened by 30 days – a whole month – which makes a real difference to the range of flowers and vegetables that can be grown succesfully in the UK.

According to UKCIP, predictions are that the growing season could lengthen by a further two months by 2050 . In some southern areas , the growing season may even run continuously all through the year.http://www.ukcip.org.uk/faq/

The effects of climate change on gardens in the UK will be challenging, but there is a silver lining – we are set to be able to grow some wonderful plants and flowers - what an exciting future for UK gardeners!

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1 Comments For This Post

Will Giles Says:
November 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm

Hi Debbie – it certainly has, and very warm at the moment, so feels rather strange bringing in all my tropical’s when its so darn warm – I just don’t want to get caught out when I go away in a couple of weeks time. You should post this on the UK Hardy Tropical’s forum as well – best of wishes to you – Will

Will Giles Says:
November 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Hi Debbie – it certainly has, and very warm at the moment, so feels rather strange bringing in all my tropical’s when its so darn warm – I just don’t want to get caught out when I go away in a couple of weeks time. You should post this on the UK Hardy Tropical’s forum as well – best of wishes to you – Will