Hale's best 36
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
IT
2 records
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.
Breakdown by crop
Winter protection — Hydrangea macrophylla
237
Winter protection for lettuce
141
Winter protection of roses
96
Winter Cover — White Cabbage
87
Winter protection of grapevine
79
Winter covering of radish
71
Winter protection for lilies
63
Winter protection of chrysanthemums
52
Winter protection of grapes
37
Winter protection — Garden strawberry
29
Winter protection — raspberry and blackberry
25
Winter protection for carrots
25
Winter protection for Clematis
20
Winter protection of blackberries
20
Winter covering of endive
19
Winter protection — Hydrangea serrata
17
Winter protection of fig trees
15
Winter protection of Hydrangea
15
Winter covering of potatoes
15
Winter protection of radish
14
Winter protection — Garden Chrysanthemum
13
Winter protection — Chinese cabbage
13
Winter protection of asparagus
11
Winter protection — Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke
11
Found in these crops
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.
Haco
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
2 records
Hugon
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
2 records
Gustina
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
LT
2 records
Horizon
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
3 records
Green Pineapple
Protection expiredSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Green Grazer
TerminatedSorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass
Pannar Seed (Pty) Ltd
IT
2 records
Grazis
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
SPÓJNIA Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze sp. z o.o.
PL
3 records
Grise Dieppois
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Gréta
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
EVA THORN, SVALÖF WEIBUL AB
DK
2 records
HMC464851
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
3 records
Heinz7709
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
2 records
Greenlinks
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Oregro Seeds
IT
2 records
Green Viking
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
DONGBU HANNONG SEEDS CO LTD
IT
2 records
Heinz2239
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
2 records
Green Knight
ActiveSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Indus & Burpee Private Ltd
NL
2 records
Hardec
ActivePachystegia insignis (Hook. f.) Cheeseman
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
FR
2 records
Godoria
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
PL
2 records
Grabowska
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Gospodarstwo Nasiennictwa i Hodowli Roślin Eugeniusz Bogdan Żurański \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
3 records
Hele
ActiveVaccinium angustifolium Aiton · Lowbush blueberry
Maatalouden tutkimuskeskus (MTTK) (later: Maa- ja elintarviketaouden tutkimuskeskus (MTT)/ Present Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke))
FI
3 records
Goldisa
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Goldie
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
SUNSEEDS
IT
2 records
Golden Peak
ActivePicea glauca (Moench) Voss · White spruce
Aleksander Walaszczyk
PL
2 records
Goldbelle
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Przemysław Jazic
PL
2 records