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.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Apple 613 Grapevine 393 Tomato 340 Peach 338 Melon 293 Cauliflower 270 Bell pepper 263 Perennial ryegrass 246 Rose 242 Cucumber 230 Watermelon 219 Bigleaf hydrangea 198

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.

Bunker

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

2 records

Bianculidda

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

2 records

Červinka

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

4 records

Buckwick Tayberry

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

3 records

Cora

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica (Suckow) C. K. Schneid. · Nectarine

2 records

Dark Rubín

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

4 records

Brněnská

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

4 records

Barwoltra

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

3 records

Daki 802

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

2 records

Bredase

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

2 records

Cimabue

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

2 records

Crown Bob

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

3 records

Boscova lahvice

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

4 records

Canella

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

3 records

Barča

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Calville blanc

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

2 records

Cuoralba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

2 records

Cetyna

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Aubade

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

2 records

Bütnerova pozdní chrupka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

4 records

Atmosphere

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

2 records

Aviato

Active

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

2 records

Astrachán červený

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

4 records

Bujoru

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

2 records

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