growing season

noun

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

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The 2022 growing season was equally as good and produced this stunning blend of Viura, Garnacha Blanca, and Malvasia. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 Harvesting jalapeños regularly makes your plants more productive and prolongs the growing season. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Rather than waiting until plants look weak or floppy, provide consistent nutrition throughout the growing season. The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 During the growing season, feed monthly using an organic liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted at half strength and poured on the soil. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growing season

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“Growing season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growing%20season. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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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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