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Aberdeenshire Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:07 AM).
Dec 8th
Radiation Frost (Clear skies froze leaves)
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Warning: The soil temperature is forecasted to drop to 1.9°C tonight. We recommend covering seedlings, tender perennials, and low-lying crops with horticultural fleece or cloches to prevent damage.
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for Aberdeenshire is May 10th. We recommend waiting until May 24th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Aberdeenshire is October 25th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Aberdeenshire is approximately 168 days long.
Aberdeenshire Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Aberdeenshire Monthly Gardening Guide
March
In March, you can start Ground Cherry indoors, sow Pea outside, start Pansy indoors, start Onion indoors, and start Luffa indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Lentil outside, sow Bok Choy outside, sow Sorrel outside, sow Lupine outside, and sow Swiss Chard outside.
May
In May, you can sow Lima Bean outside, sow Okra outside, sow Zinnia outside, sow Cucumber outside, and sow Cantaloupe outside.