growing season

noun

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

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To optimize the conditions, ultraviolet lights have been part of the regular treatment plan at the stadium to lengthen the growing season. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Forthright 2019 Merlot Oak Knoll District The 2019 vintage is known for a long, mild Napa growing season that delivered even ripening, bright acidity, and mature tannins. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 Water Obsession™ Nandina regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 During the 2025-2026 growing season, OCA is projected to work with more than 10,000 farmers across nearly 60,000 hectares, producing 16,000 metric tons of lint across the Balochistan, Punjab and Sindh regions. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 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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