Sangory
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
2 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.
Vacoas YG
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
ES
2 records
Revel 160
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V./Laboratioire ASL S.N.C.
NL
4 records
P0217y
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.
ES
2 records
TT 5010
ActiveCichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory
T&T Produce Azienda Agricola di Tiozzo Silvano Caenazzo
NL
2 records
Os 6015
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
OS505
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
Os 4378
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
Os 2983
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
Tempral
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Torpyl
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
R 2n (FR)
FR
3 records
SMH220
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
2 records
SM Chopin
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
3 records
Tetra Gain SLT
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
PURE SEED TESTING
PL
2 records
Profus
Protection expiredSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
Euralis Génétique (FR)
FR
2 records
Shinako
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Shevchenko Igor
UA
3 records
RGT Lexxypol DUO
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
2 records
Nesma
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Oxmo
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Sun Ball
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Graines Voltz (FR)
FR
2 records
Oskar
ActiveSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
KATSKAYa ALENA GRIGOR'EVNA / KOSTANChUK YuLIYa NIKOLAEVNA
UA
5 records
OS Đurđica
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
3 records
Os 3999
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
Orventa
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
NOVARTIS SEEDS
FR
2 records