Growing season
Growing season
The growing season (/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ˈsiːzən/) is the part of the year during which local weather conditions (i.e. warm temperatures and sufficient rainfall) permit normal plant growth. While it can vary greatly based on local climate and the specific needs of different plants, the growing season typically falls between the last frost of spring and the first frost of fall.
Etymology
The term "growing season" is derived from the English words "grow" and "season". "Grow" comes from the Old English grōwan, which means to increase in size or quantity, while "season" comes from the Old French saison, which refers to a period or time of year.
Related terms
- Frost: The coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight, which can mark the beginning and end of the growing season.
- Climate: The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period, which greatly influence the length and productivity of the growing season.
- Plant: A living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, which typically grow in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll.
- Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments. Photosynthesis is usually at its peak during the growing season.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products. The growing season is a crucial period in agriculture.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Growing season
- Wikipedia's article - Growing season
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