Goldbarren
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Karl Knosel, D
DE
3 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.
H09951R
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Martin Ganssmann
UA
4 records
GL Ronja
ActivePanicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
AT
3 records
GTP Kalina
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
K. Kostov, N. Tsenov, I. Panayotov, I. Todorov, I. Stoeva, I. Iliev, V. Kiryakova, T. Petrova
BG
4 records
Habicht
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Klaus Brunckhorst
DE
4 records
Gupina
ActiveLolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
FR
4 records
GL Maasta
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
SK
3 records
Grispy
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
INVEST GRZEGORZ DABROWSKI
PL
3 records
GW9022
TerminatedCarthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower
GLOBAL AGRO INC.
IT
3 records
GL Creme
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf GmbH (AT)
FR
3 records
GL Dori
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
AT
3 records
Gladius
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
3 records
Generik
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
FR
5 records
GK Zete
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
HU
4 records
GK Nap
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Papp Maria / Matuz Janos / Kertesz Zoltan / Cseuz Laszlo / Beke Bela / Mesterhazy Akos / Kertesz Zoltanne / Szabo Csilla / Csoesz Laszlone / Fonad Peter / Acs Peterne dr. / Kovacs Zsuzsa
HU
4 records
GK Matka
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
HU
3 records
Greendwarf
TerminatedFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
TOP GREEN SAS
IT
3 records
Grofica
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
5 records
Giovanna
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
FR
3 records
GK Hunyad
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Cseuz Laszlo / Matuz Janos / Kertesz Zoltan / Beke Bela / Berki Laszlo / Csoesz Laszlone / Fonad Peter / Kovacs Istvanne / Papp Maria / Purnhauser Laszlo
HU
4 records
GK Fehér
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
HU
4 records
Gravesa 81
ActiveVicia sativa L. · Common vetch
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
ES
4 records
Giulivo
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
5 records
Gardone
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Stefanoni Clara
IT
3 records