Kasvuperiood
Kasvuperiood, literally translated as "growth period" from Finnish, refers to the phase during which a plant, organism, or even a developing society experiences significant physiological or developmental change. The term is most commonly used in agricultural and horticultural contexts to describe the time between germination and the onset of reproductive maturity. In this sense, kasvu indicates rapid cell division, expansion, and the accumulation of biomass, while the periote marks the transitional period when the plant shifts energy allocation from vegetative growth to flowering or fruiting.
In botanical studies, the kasvuperiood is divided into distinct stages: the initial seedling emergence, the vegetative
The concept of kasvu also finds application beyond plants. In human biology, a similar idea describes the
Because the term is rooted in Finnish language, it is often encountered in literature on Nordic horticulture,