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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
HM Clause SAS (FR)/Consiglio per Ricerca in Agricoltura Analisi Economia Agrari (IT)
Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco · Oriental arborvitae
Vorobiova Olena Anatoliivna
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
EVERGROW SEED CO. LTD
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Deliflor Royalties B.V
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Viburnum L. · Viburnum
Antigone Plantvermeerdering B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Domaine Public (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
SAT 9413 FRUTARIA
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Leek Inc.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Szkółkarstwo Sadownicze Anna i Ryszard Nowakowscy
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD
Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat
Lammers Seed Options B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
INGACAL/WAMESTRADA S.L.L.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
SAT 9413 FRUTARIA
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Domaine Public (FR)