also: はるしも
noun
spring frost
Refers to frost that occurs in spring, often damaging crops.
春霜で野菜がやられてしまった。
The vegetables were damaged by the spring frost.
今年は春霜が遅くまで降りた。
This year, spring frosts continued late into the season.
Compound of 春 (spring) and 霜 (frost). The reading しゅんそう is the on'yomi, while はるしも is a mixed kun'yomi reading.