growing season

noun

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

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Dormant oil can cause phytotoxicity (damage to plant tissues from a chemical exposure) if applied during the growing season, which is why it’s applied while plants are dormant, usually in late winter. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026 That gives your hibiscus the entire growing season to grow into a strong tree. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026 The best time to take cuttings from rosemary is during the growing season because new green growth roots quickly. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 Here are the most reliable, versatile spring perennials in the Test Garden that deserve a spot in your own garden to welcome the new growing season. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 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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