Nette
TerminatedPisum sativum L. · Pea
Limagrain Belgium N.V.
DE
4 records
Variety traits
Maturity group
Maturity group is a biological characteristic of a variety that determines the length of its growing season from emergence to full maturity. This trait is a key tool for planning agronomic operations and selecting varieties suited to the climatic conditions of a region.
Mentioned in descriptions 89 063 varieties reference book.
Maturity group represents a biological characteristic of a variety that determines the duration of the growing season from the moment of seedling emergence to the onset of harvest or full maturity. This trait directly influences the choice of production strategy, allowing agronomists to optimize harvest timing, minimize losses due to crop lodging or over-ripening, and adapt crops to local climate conditions, avoiding risks associated with early frosts or drought periods.
The assessment of the maturity group is conducted within the framework of state variety testing on specialized plots by comparing the variety under study with a zoned standard. The duration of the growing season in days is used as a quantitative indicator. The gradation of groups from early-maturing to late-maturing does not have uniform numerical boundaries for all species, as it is based on the biological characteristics of a specific crop and the conditions of the cultivation zone.
Membership in a maturity group is determined by the genetic characteristics of the variety, however, the rate of progression through phenological phases depends on abiotic factors such as temperature regime, moisture availability, and photoperiodism. Cultivation techniques, including sowing dates and fertilization systems, can adjust maturation timing but do not change the genetic classification of a variety into a specific group.
There is an interconnection between the maturity group and biochemical indicators of product quality, such as protein and gluten content in the grain. For effective utilization of this trait, it is necessary to rely on the results of local trials, as a variety may perform differently under various soil and climatic conditions.
Breakdown by crop
Maize maturity group
5 061
Tomato maturity group
2 293
Sunflower maturity group
1 708
Maturity group — soft wheat
1 598
Maize maturity group
1 583
Grape Ripening Period
1 407
Potato maturity group
1 217
Barley Maturity Group
1 086
Pepper maturity groups
1 065
Apple Ripening Groups
890
Bean maturity group
807
Peach Maturity Group
794
Pea Maturity Group
779
Maturity Group — Soybean
777
Rapeseed maturity group
739
Maturity group — sugar beet
700
Cucumber Maturity Groups
670
Lettuce maturity group
589
Grape Ripening Period
579
Maturity group — Perennial ryegrass
564
Sweet Cherry Ripening Period
507
Carrot Maturity Groups
415
Melon maturity groups
410
Maturity group — white cabbage
384
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Nokta
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Bejo Zaden B.V.
NL
4 records
Nectarnow
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Laurence Maillard Arsene Maillard, Yes applicant details in question 1
FR
5 records
MSL 107 C
ActiveBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Werner Paulmann
DE
5 records
New Jonagold
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
PEPINIERES DU VALOIS SARL, FR
FR
6 records
Newham
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF Seeds A/S
NL
4 records
Nanthya
TerminatedDaucus carota L. · Carrot
Novartis Seeds B.V., NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen
IT
3 records
Mona 16
ActiveCannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Hemp it ADN S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Mooni
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Anne Ingver 40%, Hans Küüts 10%, Aamisepa 1, Jõgeva alevik, 48309, Estonia Tapio Juuti 30%, rastitie 1, Tuusula, 04300, Finland
EE
4 records
Miror
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
SMEDEKS Co d.o.o
SI
3 records
Monteliga
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Nateja
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
4 records
Mitosz
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZKI, H
HU
3 records
Mira
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.
PT
3 records
Mistral
TerminatedTrifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Amelioration Fourragere (FR)
FR
3 records
Mistik
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
HM Clause SA (FR)/BLETON DOMINIQUE (FR)
FR
3 records
Misaki
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
Sardo Piemontese Sementi Soc. Coop. Società Agricola
IT
4 records
Monflor
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
6 records
Namaste
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Marco Signor
IT
4 records
Modya
ActiveSinapis alba L. · White mustard
Semences de France S.A.
FR
4 records
Milena
TerminatedGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SEMUNDO ITALIA S.R.L.
IT
3 records
Mireete
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Kadri Järve 20%, Tallinna TÜ, Irena Jakobson 20%, Tallinna TÜ, Hilma Peusha 20%, Tallinna TÜ, Miroslav Valarik 10%, Institute of Experimental Botany, Centre of the Region Hana for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Tšehhi, Anne Ingver 15%, ETKI,
EE
4 records
MSL 901 C
ActiveBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
DE
4 records
N4h309 E
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
NUSEED EUROPE
IT
4 records