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.

Sources10

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

Maize 4 386 Maize 1 378 Sunflower 1 347 Tomato 1 205 Bread wheat 1 015 Barley 753 Potato 741 Soybean 740 Sugar beet 589 Bell pepper 582 Rapeseed 550 Common bean 518

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.

Estiada

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

5 records

Etolia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

5 records

Emerald Gem

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

3 records

Festum

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

3 records

Ficita

Active

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

Etablissement National Enseignement Sup Agronomique de Dijon (FR)

3 records

Elzem

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

4 records

Fiamma

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

GDM Hungary Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság (HU)

4 records

Esmeralda

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Semillas El Solc

5 records

Ferdinand

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Piatti

4 records

Elizariya

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Dragomir Valchev, Darina Valcheva

4 records

Felisa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ROCALBA, S.A.

4 records

ES ARCADIA SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Didier Sauvaire

5 records

ES7711

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France S.A.S

4 records

Faunas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

FD20CL70

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOITA-PACUREANU MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIAANTON FLORIN GABRIEL

4 records

FD15CL44

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA

4 records

FD Javelot

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

3 records

Fasty

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding S.A.S

5 records

Farbiola

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Deruiterzonen CV, NL-266526 Bleiswijk

3 records

Fanion

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serasem, FR

3 records

EG7097

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

4 records

Efsun

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Advanseed Aps (DK)

3 records

Famosa

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

4 records

Edolana

Terminated

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

Alicja Ramenda

3 records

1 2 ... 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 ... 1078 1079 Next

Jump to page 154 268 308 358 378 462 468 617 771 925

Variety traits

Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

All terms →

Text source

This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.