growing season

noun

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

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However, fast-growing plants, such as annuals, vegetables, fruit, tropical houseplants, and container gardens, tend to require more fertilizer and may need to be fertilized every two to four weeks during the growing season. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 Then, increasing temperatures can ripen the fruit quickly which can make an already short growing season shorter and less predictable. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 Installing stakes before or shortly after planting helps avoid damaging tubers and ensures dahlias are supported throughout the growing season. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 Use a soilless potting mix and supplement with slow-release and soluble fertilizers throughout the growing season. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for growing season

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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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