cool season

When temperatures drop

Cool season describes the colder months of the year, typically fall through early spring, when temperatures drop and growth slows.

In gardening and agriculture, cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and peas thrive in these conditions, preferring temperatures below what summer vegetables need: Plant cool-season greens in early spring or late fall.

Cool-season grasses stay green in moderate temperatures but may go dormant in summer heat.

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