: the period of the year that is warm enough for plants to grow
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Because farmers often secure their fertilizer stores well before a growing season begins, some weren't seriously affected by the price swings created by the war in Iran.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
3 July 2026 Cutting back also has benefits for the next year's growing season.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026 The annual variety, also known as firewheel and sundance, finishes its life cycle in one growing season but its seeds germinate easily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026 This approach may extend the cover crop growing season without disrupting cash crop harvest.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for growing season