growing season

noun

: the period of the year that is warm enough for plants to grow

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But bushier, usually dwarf varieties, will produce sunflowers throughout the growing season, from spring into late summer. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025 Deadhead petunias on a regular basis throughout the growing season to prevent seed formation and keep plants blooming. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025 Light feeders, such as leafy greens, may not need any fertilizer when grown in melon pits; however, melons and other heavy feeders usually require light applications of supplemental fertilizer throughout the growing season. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025 The 2021 growing season was noted for extreme heat that reduced both cluster and berry size, resulting in a smaller-than-usual harvest but with excellent flavor concentration. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for growing season

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growing season

noun
: the period of the year that is warm enough for growth especially of cultivated plants
especially : the period between the last killing frost in the spring and the first one in the fall
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