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degrees of frost
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degrees of frost [di′grēz əv ′frȯst]
(meteorology)
In England, the number of degrees Fahrenheit that the temperature falls below the freezing point; thus a day with a minimum temperature of 27°F may be designated as a day of five degrees of frost.
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Lettuce, cabbage, kale, spinach, onions, broccoli, radishes and beets also share a high degree of frost resistance.
Take note of temperature when planting by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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