Cultivation
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.
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.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Groupe des Ressources Phytogenetiques d'Aquitaine (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Lilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
BURPEE NL B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
RAGT SA (FR)/Dekalb Genetics Corporation (usa) (US)
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Begonia L. · Begonia
L.H.KOPPE
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Domaine Public (FR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Domaine Public (FR)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Tezier SA (FR)
Allium porrum L. · Leek
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Rosa L. · Rose
Moon, Joseph L.|Wasco, CA / Christensen, Jack E.|Ontario, CA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG