Cultivation

Winter covering

Winter covering is an agrotechnical practice for plant protection, indicating a variety's insufficient adaptation to the local climate. The necessity of this procedure shifts crop cultivation into an intensive and labor-intensive format, requiring regular expenditures and strict adherence to work s…

Mentioned in descriptions 14 029 varieties reference book.

The need for winter covering manifests as mandatory annual plant preparation, including mulching, hilling, bending down shoots, or using protective frames and materials. This is a variety marker indicating its inability to independently withstand local climatic conditions, which compels the agronomist to create an artificial environment for protection against frost damage.

Protection effectiveness directly depends on adhering to timelines and the quality of materials used. Early covering at high temperatures can provoke rotting or the development of fungal diseases, while late covering will not protect against early frosts. The success of the operation is also determined by the general condition of the plants: weakened specimens or an excess of nitrogen nutrition in autumn increase the risk of death even when protective structures are present.

Assessing the feasibility of covering relies on economic profitability and agrotechnical capabilities. With the aging of woody and shrub crops, the complexity of installing structures increases, which reduces the scalability of plantings. When choosing a variety, it is recommended to consider frost resistance data and prioritize regionalized winter-hardy alternatives that do not require manual intervention during the winter period.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Apple 613 Grapevine 393 Tomato 340 Peach 338 Melon 293 Cauliflower 270 Bell pepper 263 Perennial ryegrass 246 Rose 242 Cucumber 230 Watermelon 219 Bigleaf hydrangea 198

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

CIVG 198

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Tagliani Francesco, Castagnoli Gianfranco, Leis Michelangelo, Martinelli Alessio

25 records

SQ 159

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH

NL UA

24 records

San Andreas

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WOLFSKILL EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD

ES NL

26 records

Rich Lady

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zarger Genectics

ES FR IT

20 records

Co-op 39

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Purdue Research Foundation, USA

FR NL

14 records

IFG Cher-six

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

David W.Cain

12 records

SPRING CREST

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

United State Department of Agriculture - Georgie (US)

ES FR HU RO SI

17 records

Malling Centenary

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Simpson David

NL UA

13 records

GALINE'

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

UNICOPA/CLAUSE

ES FR HR HU SI SK

9 records

Pekom Ecli

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pekmez, P.

DE ES FR IT NL

9 records

Ardendo 174

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Mazeriev Iiap (Mazerreeuw Jaap)

NL UA

11 records

TAN 01990

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

10 records

HFR 18

Active

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

MINGZHANG LI

11 records

Jo-Jo

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Walter Hartmann c/o Universität Hohenheim

CZ HU PL SI SK

17 records

'FLATOP'

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

11 records

Columbia Sunrise

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Finn Chad E

10 records

MAS 96 P

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

BG ES IT UA

8 records

Red Top

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

United State Department of Agriculture - Georgie (US)

ES FR SI

11 records

M-7

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

RUP «BRESTSKAYA OBLASTNAYA SELSKOXOZYAJSTVENNAYA OPYTNAYA STANCZIYA NAN BELARUSI»

ES PL SK

11 records

Rich May

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger, Chris F.|537 Rosemore Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Gardner, Leith M.|1207 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Zaiger, Gary N.|1907 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Zaiger, Grant G.|4005 California Ave., Modesto, CA 95351

ES FR

12 records

FAZA 245

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rosaplants SCEA (FR)

FR NL

8 records

Sheegene-8

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Timothy P Sheehan, Sheehan Genetics Australia Pty Ltd

7 records

Pink Chief

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Fruit Variety International Pty Ltd (AU)

10 records

'Crispbella'

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

10 records

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.