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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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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.

Coquin

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Challet Herault S.A.S.

2 records

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Molinia arundinacea Schrank

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

3 records

Tolmiea menziesii (Pursh) Torr. et A. Gray · Mother-of-thousands

KENNETH E. BROWN JR

2 records

Bambino

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

W LEGUTKO

2 records

Conti

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Gwaltney, James T.|Theodore, AL

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

AVAGW04

Active

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily

IVLV B.V.B.A.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Lee Young Soon, Lim Seung Hee, Lee Jung Jin, Kim Soon Jae, Jeong Young Min, Chung Hae Im

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Christopher Hugh Warner

2 records

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Astrix

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Johan David

2 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Clio

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

2 records

Hylotelephium x Sedum

Christopher M Hansen

2 records

Carbon

Active

Brassica carinata A. Braun · Ethiopian mustard

J. Joordens Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

Atena

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Marco Giacomelli^^^Alessandra Viliotti^^^Sara Giacomelli

4 records

Cante Laver

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Mitchell Hanes

2 records

Sempervivum arachnoideum L. · Cobweb houseleek

BELGICACTUS B.V.B.A.

2 records

Barambition

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Emilio Cano

2 records

Geranium psilostemon Ledeb. · Armenian crane's-bill

Sandrine Delabroye

2 records

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