A growing season is the time of year when plants can grow and produce fruits or vegetables. It starts when the weather gets warm enough for seeds to sprout and continues until it gets too cold for the plants to survive. During the growing season, plants get energy from sunlight and water from rain or watering. As they grow, they need nutrients from soil to make them strong and healthy. People who grow plants like farmers and gardeners pay attention to the growing season so they know when to plant seeds and when to harvest their crops. A longer growing season means more time for plants to grow and produce, while a shorter growing season means less time for plants to grow and produce.