day-neutral

[dey-noo-truhl, -nyoo-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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

adjective

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of day-neutral¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

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

From

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.

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day name day-neutral plant

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