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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.

Flaminio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Flacara

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RO
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Holstein

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Dunav

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Hilari

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

DE
2 records

Himalaya

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

CZ
3 records

Druva

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

LV
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
4 records

Faro

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

PL
2 records

Fortuna

Protection expired

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

SK
2 records

Havran

Active

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ
3 records

Delrany

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

RO
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
2 records

Evalma

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

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