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Growing Degree Days (GTS)
Growing Degree Days (Gruenlandtemperatursumme) is a cumulative sum of positive daily mean temperatures from January 1st onward. When the GTS reaches approximately 200, sustained plant growth begins and the first significant nectar flows can be expected. This metric is an important indicator for beekeepers to anticipate the start of the active beekeeping season.
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