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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.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Boskova

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SI
2 records

Alhambra

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DK
2 records

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ
2 records

Alantes

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

AURELIO

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
2 records

Aitana

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Airton

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Beta

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

Burgred

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Adlon

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

DE
2 records

Adelina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Artix

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Batavus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

CZ
2 records

Applause

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Antei

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

Brillant

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HU
2 records

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

HU
2 records

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