growing season

noun

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

Examples of growing season in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the bright side this past year, most regions around the globe reported an excellent growing season and a high-quality grape harvest despite the challenges posed by climate change and unpredictable weather, even if quantities were down in some areas. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026

In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

Fertilize Regularly Planting peppers in a rich potting mix is always a good start, but peppers are heavy feeders that usually need supplemental fertilizer throughout the growing season to grow and fruit abundantly. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025

The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself. —Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for growing season

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Kids Definition

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