growing season

noun

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

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Observe the amount of sunlight your lawn receives during the spring and summer growing season and remove or trim trees as needed. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 After the warmest winter on record and the second-driest in Colorado, farmers across Boulder County are preparing for a difficult growing season, with some expecting fewer crops to reach local markets this year. Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 Water Pomegranates need deep and consistent watering every seven to 10 days during the growing season for optimal growth and fruit production. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026 An analysis released this month from the nonprofit research group Climate Central shows that the frost-free growing season has extended by an average of 21 days since 1970 in at least 173 cities. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 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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