Ursa
Protection expiredSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
GSN Seeds (US)
FR
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.
Turquesa
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
LION SEEDS
ES
2 records
Urania
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
3 records
Vaincoeur
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
4 records
VACRONA
TerminatedFreesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia
B.V. HANDELSKWEKERIJ M.C. VAN STAAVEREN
DK
2 records
Venus
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Paragon Seed, Inc.
NL
2 records
UNK 55L
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Parii Myroslav Fedorovych
UA
3 records
Triomphal
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
GSN Semences SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Universal
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NACZIONALNOJ AKADEMII NAUK BELARUSI PO KARTOFELEVODSTVU I PLODOOVOSHHEVODSTVU»
SK
2 records
Tundra
Protection expiredDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Gerrit Kooij
NL
2 records
Utopia
TerminatedAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
PL
2 records
Une de Mai
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR
FR
3 records
Vehas
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kyrychenko Maryna Serhiivna, Babych Viktoriia Olehivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,
UA
3 records
Umaca
WithdrawnSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
FR
2 records
TRI5032R
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PETIARD Benoit
UA
3 records
UNK 900S
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Parii Myroslav Fedorovych
UA
3 records
Trapezitsa
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Galya Katrandzhieva
BG
2 records
Truffette
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.
NL
4 records
Ulme
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
OAR Martin Scheidt in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau / LD Dr. Munzert in Bayerische Landesanstalt für Bodenkultur und Pflanzenbau
DE
3 records
UAAX3722
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations AG
UA
3 records
Vallejo
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bejo Zaden B.V.
NL
3 records
Tronka
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Nuzhna Mariia Volodymyrivna, Hlushko Tetiana Viktorivna, Hozh Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, MarchenkoTetiana IUriivna, Lavrynenko IUrii Oleksandrovych,
UA
5 records
Toscano 2
ActivePetroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
2 records
Troliai
TerminatedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas
LT
2 records