satoaikoja
Satoaikoja is a Finnish term used in agricultural planning to describe the window during which crops reach harvest maturity in a given region. The concept covers both crop development and the weather conditions that shape ripe readiness, drying, and quality at harvest.
Etymologically the word combines sato (harvest) and aika (time), with the plural form -oja used to refer
In practice, satoaikoja are estimated with crop calendars, phenological indicators (such as grain moisture or tuber
Regional variation is common in Finland and other Nordic areas, where latitude, daylight, and temperature influence
Climate change and agricultural practices are increasing the variability of satoaikoja, prompting greater use of real-time