Chronos
ActiveAllium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion
TOKITA Sementi Italia srl
IT
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.
Charlotte
Protection expiredCrambe hispanica L. subsp. abyssinica (Hochst. ex R. E. Fr.) Prina · Abyssinian mustard
CEBECO ZADEN B.V.
NL
2 records
Caribbean Sea
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Cebrail
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Chelse
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
2 records
Bravis 1
TerminatedLolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
DLF B.V.
PL
2 records
Calandra
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Bucanneer Smart
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A.
IT
2 records
Nudist
ActiveAvena nuda L. · Naked oat
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
Bokken
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Barrera
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
3 records
Blysk
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Serdytyi Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Udovichenko Anna IUriivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Kuzmyshyna Nadiia Viktorivna, Andriienko Viktor Valentynovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna
UA
3 records
BC478
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
HR
2 records
Atocha KWS
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
ES
2 records
BC575
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
HR
3 records
Augusto
TerminatedPisum sativum L. · Pea
Asgrow France SA (FR)
FR
3 records
B14262
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
FR
2 records
Akaba Yg
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
ES
2 records
Asterius
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Arlanza
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
ES
2 records
Arbiter
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
PL
2 records
672YG
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
ES
2 records
11HR043D02
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Asur Plant Breeding (FR)
FR
2 records
MGC 1009
ActiveCannabis sativa L. · Hemp
MARCEL DE WIT