Ettåriga

Ettåriga is a Swedish term that generally refers to annual plants. These are plants that complete their entire life cycle, from germination to seed production, within a single growing season. In many cases, this means they grow, flower, produce seeds, and then die within the span of one year. The following spring, new plants emerge from the seeds that have fallen.

The term ettåriga is commonly used in gardening and horticulture to describe plants that are treated as annuals, even if they might be perennial in their native climate. This is often due to climate conditions where they are grown, as they may not survive the winter. Examples of common ettåriga plants include many popular flowers like marigolds, petunias, and zinnias, as well as some vegetables such as beans, peas, and corn.

These plants are valued for their continuous blooms and are often used to provide seasonal color in gardens and landscapes. Gardeners typically sow ettåriga plants in the spring after the last frost and enjoy their growth throughout the summer and fall. At the end of the season, the plants are usually removed or left to decompose, with the expectation that new plants will grow from the seeds the following year. Their short life cycle allows for easy rotation and experimentation with different varieties each year.