growth period vs growing period

Both 'growth period' and 'growing period' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They refer to a specific period of time during which growth occurs. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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growth period

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific period of time during which growth occurs.

It is used to describe a period in which growth, development, or expansion takes place.

Examples:

The growth period of a plant is crucial for its overall health.
The company experienced a significant growth period last year.

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The fats ingested during suckling determine the composition of body fats throughout the growth period.
During the high economic growth period, pro wrestling was the fair wind behind the Japanese spirit.
Throughout the growth period, the moisture level must be high in order to allow rapid emergence and good fertilisation (July and August).
Because of the soil conditions, flexible watering schedules and rapid soil drainage, the soil remains generally moist and disease-free during the growth period.
Takes note that the Authority is in its initial growth period;
Proliferation of indigenous micro-organisms should after a short growth period level off and continue as for the background micro-organisms.
Indeed, the terminal value is calculated at the time when the firm is expected to reach maturity and when the high growth period of the firm is thus over.
Alternatively, the test substance may be added at the beginning of the sludge growth period (1.6.2.1), especially when sludge is added as the inoculum.
in previous years of favourable cyclical conditions, Germany had not created enough budgetary leeway to accommodate the extended slow growth period between 2002 and 2005 with average real GDP growth at 0,5 % per year.
If temperatures are too low when the seeds are sown or in the growth period, the crop will rehydrate without germinating or produce an underdeveloped plant.
Harvesting must take place between 1 February and 31 May each year, i.e. after the main growth period.
compensation for recurrent losses affecting output (crops, livestock and plantations which are still in their growth period, cf. 3.064):
You're currently approaching your second growth period.
In order to ensure healthy growth, no shoots may be harvested for at least 18 months from the date of planting, i.e. in the main growth period.
amounts paid to holders as compensation for recurrent losses of goods in inventories such as crop or livestock products which are considered to be work in progress and plantations in so far as they are still in their growth period (see 2.040 to 2.045).
The genetically-modified salmon has an average weight of 1340 grammes and reaches marketable size in 18 to 24 months; unmodified, natural salmon reach 600 grammes over a 30 month growth-period.
It bases its draft on the assumption of 4,5 % economic growth during that period.
It thus did not benefit from any growth during the period considered.
However, during that period growth has been affected by congestion problems and capacity constraints.
Throughout the 1990s, LAC social expenditure followed a cyclical pattern, rising in periods of growth and falling in periods of economic crisis.

Alternatives:

period of growth
growth phase
growth cycle
growth stage
growth span

growing period