verb
- the process of exposing seeds or seedlings to prolonged cold or moist conditions to promote flowering or germination
Usage: agriculture; botany; also spelled 'jarovisation' in British English
Examples
- Farmers use jarovizing to prepare winter wheat seeds for spring planting.
- The jarovizing process involves storing seeds in cold, moist conditions for several weeks.
- Jarovizing can significantly reduce the time needed for certain crops to reach maturity.
- Scientists are studying jarovizing techniques to improve crop yields in different climates.