first frost
Growing season's end
First frost is the first occurrence of freezing temperatures in autumn, marking the end of the growing season.
Gardeners watch for it anxiously, harvesting tender crops before cold kills them: We picked the last tomatoes just before the first frost.
The date of first frost varies by region and elevation, appearing in almanacs and planting guides.
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- iceWater's solid form
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
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Final spring freeze
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