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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.

Kauni

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

EE
4 records

Expedito

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
4 records

Groove

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DE
3 records

Earlidel

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

Ensi

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

FI
3 records

Florin

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

Frigg

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

FI
4 records

Fletcher

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Director

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Agrostis capillaris L. · Common bent

NL
5 records

Courier

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RO
3 records

Gaudi 1

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DE
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
4 records

Favorit

Protection expired

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

HU
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Fairmont

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ
3 records

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

NL
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

NL
3 records

Exeter

Active

Agrostis capillaris L. · Common bent

NL
3 records

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