Growing Degree Days (GDD)

Growing degree days (GDD) is a measure of heat accumulation used to predict the growth and development rates of plants and insects. GDD is calculated by averaging the daily maximum and minimum temperatures and comparing it to a base temperature, which varies depending on the species. GDD helps farmers and horticulturists estimate the timing of key developmental stages, such as flowering or harvest, making it a valuable tool for crop scheduling.

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