growing season

noun

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

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Additionally, some varieties have been selectively bred to bear fruit earlier in the growing season than standard types. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026 Summer is prime growing season for tomatoes, but increasingly intense heat waves can quickly put your harvest at risk. — The Spruce, 27 July 2026 The next growing season, the daughter brought in 3x more money on her half acre than the father did per acre. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 For your cooking needs, harvest a couple of sprigs at any point during the growing season by clipping away a few branches. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 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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