Courgettes dead by morning - Pull them out or dig them in?

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  1. clueless1

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    Maybe I shouldn't write them off just yet then after all. We seem to be saying there's a chance they'll struggle on for a little bit longer.
     
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    -2C Here at the moment 00.26 3c in the GH
    I have binned the tomatoes, this afternoon, looks like it will be the runner beans in the morning, busy weekend

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    Went down to 3 deg C here and a very light frost on the lawn. That must put a stop to all my tender stuff I think.
     
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    Probably worth protecting (cloche or fleece) this time of year. The time that the ground is frosty is very short, so surviveable (perhaps with a bit of help)

    I reckon that dahlias don't get blackened by a light frost, and will carry on for a while. Perhaps applies to other tender plants too ?

    I know it is not looking like it at the moment, but don't forget last year's October ...
     
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