season's growth

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There's also evidence that leaf trash left in fields can slow down the next season's growth, since the black, burned soil heats up more quickly than soil covered in last season's vegetation.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2022

Wait until spring to cut back the previous season’s growth, and divide plants periodically to maintain vigor.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2021

It is evergreen and slow to present its new season’s growth but is surprisingly tolerant of hot, dry sites.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2015

Most of the plants were curled up for their winter sleep, but a little search brought to light undeveloped Ferns of some species and others that were still green with last season's growth.

From The Mayflower, January, 1905 by Various

Both the male or staminate flower and the female or pistillate flower spring from buds that are formed in the axils at the base of leaves of the previous season's growth.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. August 31 and September 1, 1953 by Northern Nut Growers Association