einjährig

Einjährig is a German term that translates to "annual" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of plants and their life cycles. An annual plant completes its entire life cycle, from germination to seed production and death, within a single growing season. This means that after flowering and producing seeds, the plant dies and does not survive the winter.

Examples of annual plants include many common garden flowers like marigolds, zinnias, and petunias, as well as many vegetables such as tomatoes, beans, and corn. These plants are often grown from seeds each year, as they do not perennialize. Farmers and gardeners often refer to these plants as "annuals."

In a broader sense, the term "einjährig" can also be applied to other things that have a duration of one year. For instance, a one-year apprenticeship or a one-year contract might be described as einjährig. However, its primary and most frequent usage pertains to the botanical classification of plants. The characteristic of being einjährig influences cultivation practices, as these plants require replanting annually to ensure their presence in subsequent growing seasons. Their rapid life cycle allows for quick crop rotation and diverse planting schemes in gardens.