Growing season: meaning, definitions and examples

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growing season

 

[ ˈɡroʊɪŋ ˈsiːzən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

The period of the year when crops are able to grow, typically influenced by factors such as temperature, daylight, and weather conditions.

Synonyms

crop season, cultivation period, planting season

Examples of usage

  • The growing season in this region typically starts in late spring and extends through early autumn.
  • Farmers rely on a long growing season to cultivate a variety of crops.
  • The length of the growing season can vary depending on the location and climate.

Translations

Translations of the word "growing season" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temporada de crescimento

🇮🇳 विकास का मौसम

🇩🇪 Wachstumsperiode

🇮🇩 musim pertumbuhan

🇺🇦 вегетаційний період

🇵🇱 sezon wegetacyjny

🇯🇵 成長期

🇫🇷 saison de croissance

🇪🇸 temporada de crecimiento

🇹🇷 büyüme sezonu

🇰🇷 성장기

🇸🇦 موسم النمو

🇨🇿 vegetace

🇸🇰 vegetačné obdobie

🇨🇳 生长季

🇸🇮 rastna sezona

🇮🇸 vaxtartímabil

🇰🇿 өсу маусымы

🇬🇪 მზარდი სეზონი

🇦🇿 böyümə mövsümü

🇲🇽 temporada de crecimiento

Word origin

The term 'growing season' originated in the field of agriculture to describe the period of time during which crops can grow. It is a fundamental concept in farming practices, as it determines when planting and harvesting should take place. Understanding the growing season is crucial for farmers to optimize their crop yields and ensure successful harvests. Over time, the term has also been adapted in other contexts to refer to periods of growth or development beyond just agriculture.