Answer: springtime

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPRINGTIMEPlanting season
SPRINGTIMEEquinox follower
SPRINGTIMEYouth.
SPRINGTIMEYouth, figuratively.
SPRINGTIMESubject of many a song.
springtimeThe early part or first stage of something
springtimethe time during which it is spring
springtimeThe season of spring