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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.

Makaba

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ
4 records

Oropesa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

EE
4 records

Opimes

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

NL
2 records

Lucas

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

Orion EZ

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SK
2 records

Odin

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Loran

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Metcalfe

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
3 records

Lipari

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Okendo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Nuvolari

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Nuage

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DE
2 records

NS-4

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

NL
2 records

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

IT
2 records

Milenium

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
3 records

Neguš

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ
4 records

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

EE
3 records

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