Is there anyone who lives in or around Peterhead and can give me some advice about growing veg up there. A friend's daughter lives up there and asked me about growing veg eg tomatoes, courgettes etc. Is there a shorter growing season? Can you grow toms outside or are they better in a green house?
We are in South Essex so the growing season is probably quite different ie last frosts etc.
Anyway I didn't have any advice to give, but said that I said that I was sure that I could find out [I have great faith in you all]............so its over to you folks!
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I've heard that being by the sea makes an area less prone to ground frost but not sure if that's relevant quite so far North.
I'm from Aberdeen so I think Peterhead would be pretty similar, if you want tomato's you better get a greenhouse. Unlike Glasgow you get a lot of sun but icy cold winds.
The frosts definitely disappear faster up there with the salty sea air though.
Thanks for the advice - will pass the info on.