Growing Conditions Β· Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and Omagh Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Fermanagh and Omagh β across 5 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
A mild area rated RHS H3 β winters usually bottom out around -4Β°C. Most hardy plants are safe, and you can grow half-hardy exotics that fail further north, but the occasional hard frost means tender plants still want a sheltered wall or winter fleece.
Rain & growing season
A wet climate (1204mm a year): plants rarely go thirsty, but lean on good drainage, disease-resistant varieties and falls that shed water off paving and lawns. A typical UK growing season (~340 frost-free days), with the last frosts clearing through spring and first frosts returning in autumn.
Planting Calendar for Fermanagh and Omagh
Timings are guided by this area's ~340 frost-free days and RHS H3 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT70 | β | RHS H3 | 1124mm |
| BT74 | β | RHS H3 | 1224mm |
| BT92 | β | RHS H3 | 1224mm |
| BT93 | β | RHS H3 | 1224mm |
| BT94 | β | RHS H3 | 1224mm |
Planning work in Fermanagh and Omagh?
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