<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> The growing season is the part of the year during which local weather conditions (i.e. rainfall and temperature) permit normal plant growth . While each plant or crop has a specific growing season that depends on its genetic adaptation, growing seasons can generally be grouped into macro-environmental classes . </P> <P> Geographic conditions have major impacts on the growing season for any given area . The elevation, or the height above sea level, and temperature of a region are two of the main factors that affect the growing season . Generally speaking, the distance a location is from the equator can be a strong indicator as to what the growing season will look like, however in a high elevation area, regardless of proximity to the equator, a shorter growing season will generally be experienced . Proximity to the ocean also can create less extreme conditions, especially in terms of temperature, which has the potential to extend the growing season further in either direction . In hotter climates, particularly in deserts, despite the geographic barrier of limited water sources, people have been able to extend their growing season in these regions by way of diverting water from other areas and using it in their agriculture . The ability to use these irrigation methods, despite geographic challenges, has made it possible to enjoy almost a year - round growing season . </P>

The area in which crop is grown at a particular time or crop season is called