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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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Breakdown by crop

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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.

Jumper

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
3 records

Juno

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
7 records

Jorina

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

IT
3 records

Mallard

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL
4 records

Mallorca

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ
3 records

Keszthelyi 2

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

HU
3 records

Magenta

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
3 records

Kiowa

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

NL
4 records

Kariba

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ
4 records

Hans

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Lucka

Terminated

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

CZ
4 records

Lemon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

FR
4 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Levona

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SK
4 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

HU
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Laudon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

KH Szofi

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HU
3 records

Ghiva

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
7 records

Kontiki

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

DE
3 records

Joy

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IT
3 records

Keszthelyi 4

Protection expired

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

HU
3 records

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