growing season

noun

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

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Often a plant may have a rough growing season but will come back better than ever next year. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Experts agree that established lawns should receive about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. The Spruce, 20 July 2026 When to Prune a Tomato Plant The tomato pruning process will likely begin fairly early in the growing season—possibly June or July, depending on your growing zone. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Dahlias are fast-growing and require even moisture during the growing season. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 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 29 Jul. 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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