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Agriculture elements in the Timeline Weather API

The Timeline Weather API includes elements that are designed for use by the agricultural, farming and horticultural industries. These elements are designed to providing weather data that influence those who grow plants or raise livestock. The elements on this page are available only to certain subscription levels. For more information, please see our pricing page. …

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Calculating chill hours for fruit plants and trees

Many fruit plants and trees do not produce an optimal crop unless they experience a dormant period with lower temperatures. These dormant periods help the plant rest during the winter period. They also may regulate the plant’s development including the budding time. Unlike a plant hardiness zone, which indicate the coldest temperatures that a plant …

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