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.

CT-9-12

Protection expired

Caryopteris x clandonensis A. Simmonds ex anon. · Clandon bluebeard

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

FL11-51

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Paul M. Lyrene^^^James W. Olmstead^^^Patricio R. Muñoz del Valle

2 records

Asaaj 1

Active

Ajuga reptans L. · Bugle

ASANOMA TATSUYA

2 records

Crimson Sweet

Active

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

BG CZ ES HR IT SI +2

13 records

Galaxy

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BE DE ES FR HU NL

24 records

Jonagored Supra

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

BE CZ FR HU NL PL

18 records

Fuji

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ ES FR NL SK UA

19 records

Goodman

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BG CZ HR HU NL PL +1

11 records

Jonathan

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ ES FR NL RO SI

21 records

Melrose

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ ES FR NL PL SI

19 records

Cacanská lepotica

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ HU NL PL SI SK

13 records

DrisRaspFive

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NL UA

15 records

Primavoy

Protection expired

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

CZ HR HU NL PL SK

7 records

Invicta

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ HU NL PL SK

12 records

Barpusta

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ DK NL SK

8 records

Cabernet Franc

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE ES FR MT SK

8 records

Remo

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE HU NL PL UA

15 records

Antea

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL RO UA

10 records

Riesling

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG ES FR MT

7 records

Cabernet Sauvignon

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

CZ HU RO SI

7 records

Delikatess

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BG CZ HR PL SI

7 records

Valjevka

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ HU PL SI SK

13 records

Italia

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG ES FR MT

7 records

Viking

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

ES FR IT SI

7 records

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