growing season

noun

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

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This year’s cold spring weather wiped out his entire yield during the height of the growing season, but Little Sesame had enough chickpeas on hand. Robin D. Schatz, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Ditch these gardening supplies at the end of the growing season to set yourself up for a successful spring. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Fall planting gives trees plenty of time to lay down roots before the next growing season begins. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024 Culturally, the Harvest Moon signifies abundance and gratitude, marking the end of the growing season and the successful harvest, according to Almanac.com. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for growing season 

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“Growing season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growing%20season. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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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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