A classification trait for barley that determines the length of the growing season from emergence to full maturity in days.
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1 086
varieties
crop Barley,
where this is mentioned in the description.
Barley maturity groups are categorized by the length of the growing season: early-maturing varieties ripen in up to 100 days, or 58–66 days under extreme conditions. Mid-early varieties reach maturity in 101–110 days, mid-season varieties in 111–120 days, and late-maturing varieties require 121–130 days.
The choice of maturity group determines the crop's adaptation to the climatic zone and the distribution of the harvesting workload. Early-maturing varieties are effective under drought conditions and short frost-free periods, while late-maturing varieties realize a higher yield potential under favorable conditions due to the extended grain-filling period.
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Maturity group.
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