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.

Zuckertraube

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ReinSaat KG

2 records

Zahrava

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Parii Anna Fedorivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

2 records

Zaidebi

Protection expired

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

4 records

Zapateco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Zigano

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

3 records

ZAI665PB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics

4 records

Złotnicka

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa Spolka Akcyjna w upadlosci likwidacyjnej

2 records

Yellow Giant Belgium

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Yocheryl

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Yoder Brothers Inc

2 records

Zeta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

3 records

Xoana

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Yahoo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

3 records

Yellowbar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Zabergäu Renette

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

3 records

XP 03745864

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

4 records

Yoyoma

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

2 records

Zanmupaxas

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

2 records

Zaitreta

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

4 records

Yolo Wonder (T.M.R.)

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Zairisup

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Floyd Zaiger (US)

4 records

Wizard

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Wherry & Sons Ltd (GB)

3 records

Williamette

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

CORVALLIS (US)

2 records

Wrigley 2

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

2 records

Zeus

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

2 records

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