day-neutral

American

[dey-noo-truhl, -nyoo-] / ˈdeɪˌnu trəl, -ˌnyu- /

adjective

of or relating to plants that mature or flower regardless of the length of their exposure to alternate periods of darkness and light.

day-neutral British

adjective

(of plants) having an ability to mature and bloom that is not affected by day length

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Etymology

Origin of day-neutral

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Researchers evaluated eight varieties of day-neutral strawberries, which produced fruit from early July into November.

From Washington Times

The university’s part is focused on improving berry quality and the role ever-bearing, or day-neutral, varieties may play in extending the length of strawberry season in the Northeast.

From Washington Times

With regular strawberries, plant what is called a day-neutral variety, such as Tribute or Seascape, for longer production over the course of the season.

From Washington Post

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