puhkeaeg
Puhkeaeg is a term used in horticulture and phenology to describe the period during which dormant plant buds break dormancy and begin visible growth, marking the transition from winter to spring. The concept is commonly applied to fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, and other woody plants, where the timing of bud burst influences subsequent development, flowering, and harvest.
The onset of puhkeaeg depends on several factors. Temperature is primary: a sufficient accumulation of heat
In practice, puhkeaeg is used for forecasting and management. Farmers and horticulturists monitor bud burst to
Overall, puhkeaeg is a key reference point in the study of plant phenology, linking weather conditions to