growing season

noun

Meaning

The period of the year in a particular climate during which the temperature and moisture are favorable for the growth of plants.

Examples

The growing season in this region is relatively short due to the early onset of autumn frost.
Farmers must complete their harvest before the end of the growing season.

Synonyms: crop cycle, vegetation period

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growing season

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊɪŋ ˌsiːzən/

Definition

The period of the year in a particular climate during which the temperature and moisture are favorable for the growth of plants.

Examples

The growing season in this region is relatively short due to the early onset of autumn frost.
Farmers must complete their harvest before the end of the growing season.
Climate change is extending the growing season for many crops in northern latitudes.

Synonyms of growing season

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