Daylight trumping temperature for Scotland's autumn grass growth
Temperatures over 19°C this November are ‘greening up’ fields and driving grass growth – albeit marginally due to shorter days.
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Temperatures over 19°C this November are ‘greening up’ fields and driving grass growth – albeit marginally due to shorter days.
Recent rain showers have seen much of Scotland green-up over this last week, with strong grass growth reported from the South West to Shetland.
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