Variety traits
Lactuca sativa L.
A trait determining the duration of the period from emergence to technical maturity, classifying varieties into early-maturing (40–45 days), mid-maturing (50–60 days), and late-maturing (70–80 days or more).
In the reference 589 varieties crop Lettuce, where this is mentioned in the description.
For lettuce, the maturity group is measured by the number of days from seedling emergence to the stage of reaching market quality suitable for harvesting. Professional classification includes early-maturing varieties with a maturation period of 40–45 days, mid-maturing varieties — 50–60 days, and late-maturing varieties, which require 70–80 days or more.
The trait is closely related to the plant's response to photoperiod and temperature. Under long-day conditions and high temperatures, early-maturing varieties are more prone to bolting, which leads to leaf coarsening and the development of bitterness. The selection of a maturity group is decisive for organizing sequential production, selecting varieties for a specific seasonal rotation, and choosing the cultivation method, such as direct seeding or transplanting.
General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.
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.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Panora s.p.a.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
NUNZA BV
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Paragon Seed, Inc.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
National Vegetable Research Station (GB)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
NUNZA B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
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