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Variety traits

Rapeseed Maturity Groups

Brassica napus L.

There are no standardized maturity groups for rapeseed; classification is based on the duration of the growing season from sowing to full maturity, measured in calendar days.

In the reference 328 varieties crop Rapeseed, where this is mentioned in the description.

The growing season for spring rapeseed varies from 80–90 to 120–130 days, while for winter rapeseed this figure is 250–265 days. The maturity index is determined by a combination of timelines, visual signs of pod browning and seed darkening, as well as the achievement of seed moisture levels of 10–13%.

Selecting a variety based on maturity timing is critical for planning the harvest campaign, reducing the risk of seed shattering, and adapting to local climatic conditions, including the threat of early autumn frosts. Growing season parameters also determine the timing of desiccation to standardize the ripening process.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Rapeseed mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

UA
2 records

Pauleta

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT
2 records

FOCTD719

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

UA
2 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

BG HU
2 records

DK Exima

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Monsanto SAS Boissay Toury FR

HU UA
2 records

Invigor 410 CL PS

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US LLC

EE LT
2 records

Lysander

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

PARSONS SEEDS LTD

LT
5 records

Carlitat

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

RAPSODIE

IT
2 records

ES Oldie

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences

IT
2 records

Kalla

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

EE LT
2 records

Recordie

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

JOHANNES DIECKMANN

IT UA
3 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

RAGT 2N S.A.S

HU IT
2 records

Sigrid

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

EE LT
2 records

SLP 71516

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Hauska Detlef, Busch Heinrich,

UA
3 records

Arven

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lantmännen SW Seed

EE LT
4 records

Libritta

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

NL
3 records

AFJ3480

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Teresa Huskowska

UA
5 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

NL
2 records

Daymon

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG., Lippstadt DE

HU
3 records

Amerigo

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

HU
2 records

PX138

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

SK
3 records

Hybristar

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

IT
4 records

DK Exsun

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

NL
2 records

NPZ SR 3709

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dr. Martin Frauen, Dr. Olaf Sass,

UA
3 records