Cavaliere
ActiveCynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon
VITRO SELE S.R.L.
IT
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.
Columbus
TerminatedTrifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover
Cascade International Seed Company
IT
3 records
Cleopatra
ActiveTrifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover
SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA F.LLI D'EUGENIO DI D'EUGENIO CLAUDIA & C. S.A.S.
IT
3 records
Cleo
ActiveLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E.
FR
4 records
Catania
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
VEGETAL RECHERCHES ET
NL
4 records
Clelys
TerminatedFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
GIE de Recherche Europeenne sur les Gazons (FR)
FR
4 records
Centenaire
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
V. Jorion & Fils S.A.
BE
4 records
Clarion
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVanderHave N.V./S.A.
DE
3 records
CDC Orion
ActiveCicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
Crop Development Centre
FR
3 records
Cameris
ActiveSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
3 records
Camelia F
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
DAVID IONICAMANEA DANIELABARBIERU ANCUTA
RO
4 records
Casamance
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FR
3 records
CL122HP
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
HPR S.R.L.
IT
4 records
Calisto
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)
FR
4 records
Castella
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION
NL
5 records
Chrysopigi
ActiveDactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
HAO-DEMETER - Forest Research Institute
GR
4 records
Casino
TerminatedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
BODIL JONSSON
SE
4 records
Calao
TerminatedPisum sativum L. · Pea
SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR
FR
4 records
Calisi
TerminatedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
DK
4 records
Caro TD
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
MURESANU EUGEN
RO
4 records
Cadillac
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Danisco Seed, DK
FR
3 records
Chianos
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
ASSAM (AGENZIA SERVIZI SETTORE AGROALIMENTARE DELLE MARCHE) / UNIVERSITA' POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE
IT
4 records
Cheyenne
Protection expiredBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
FR
4 records
Carlo
Protection expiredPhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
FR
4 records