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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.

Gustal

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Dagmar

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ
5 records

D'Agen

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
2 records

Granaat

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

SI
2 records

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

DE
2 records

Csilla

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Elisabet

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Edwards

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

NL
2 records

Crispino

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Frosta

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
5 records

Frolia

Terminated

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

DE
2 records

Etela

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
8 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Dakota

Active

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

CZ
2 records

DAISY

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
3 records

Girox

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

AT
2 records

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