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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.

Agnes

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
2 records

Zoé

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Yuma grande

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RO
2 records

Zentai

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Zelot

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Vicere

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Veritas

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

CZ
3 records

Verba

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SI
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ribes uva-crispa L. var. reclinatum (L.) Berl. · Gooseberry

EE
3 records

Topsi

Active

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

DE
3 records

Voyageur

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL
2 records

Tova

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Wintella

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Tonika

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ
3 records

Titanus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

CZ
2 records

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