Cipressino
ActiveOlea europaea L. · Olive
MT
4 records
Cultivation
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.
Breakdown by crop
Winter protection — Hydrangea macrophylla
237
Winter protection for lettuce
141
Winter protection of roses
96
Winter Cover — White Cabbage
87
Winter protection of grapevine
79
Winter covering of radish
71
Winter protection for lilies
63
Winter protection of chrysanthemums
52
Winter protection of grapes
37
Winter protection — Garden strawberry
29
Winter protection — raspberry and blackberry
25
Winter protection for carrots
25
Winter protection for Clematis
20
Winter protection of blackberries
20
Winter covering of endive
19
Winter protection — Hydrangea serrata
17
Winter protection of fig trees
15
Winter protection of Hydrangea
15
Winter covering of potatoes
15
Winter protection of radish
14
Winter protection — Garden Chrysanthemum
13
Winter protection — Chinese cabbage
13
Winter protection of asparagus
11
Winter protection — Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke
11
Found in these crops
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.
Cinquale
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
IT
3 records
Blue Mesa
ActiveFestuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue
CZ
3 records
Cleancut
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DE
3 records
Berleis
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
DE
6 records
Barvites
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DE
3 records
Combita
Application submittedLolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
NL
4 records
Barocco
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
HU
3 records
Chasselas rose
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
SI
5 records
Cupid
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
5 records
Crimson Shelter
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
3 records
Arlika
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
NL
3 records
Brasilia
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
NL
3 records
Carisma
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
NL
3 records
Adoria
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
DE
3 records
Boganis
ActivePoa trivialis L. · Rough bluegrass
CZ
3 records
Bay 4069
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
DE
6 records
Barby
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
7 records
Bridgeport II
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
CZ
3 records
Blade
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
4 records
Ali Baba
ActiveVicia pannonica Crantz · Hungarian vetch
HU
3 records
Barpaul
TerminatedFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
DE
3 records
Aurora
ActiveFestuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue
SK
3 records
Beacon
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
FR
3 records