: the period of the year that is warm enough for plants to grow
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Signs Tomatoes Are Planted Too Close Together Unfortunately, not giving your tomato plants sufficient space will backfire sooner or later in the growing season.—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026 In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Finally, spray the foliage with a natural fungicide called neem oil every 10 days throughout the growing season, according to label direction.—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growing season