Slida
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
ES
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.
Soldier
ActiveBeta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
BEJO ZADEN B V
NL
2 records
SP 2945
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
SLP 71516
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Hauska Detlef, Busch Heinrich,
UA
3 records
Sinuhe
ActiveBrassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard
Katja Hämäläinen^^^Anu Väinölä
FI
3 records
Sov 329 SV
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Oleshko Olena Henadiivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Serheiev Vasyl` Viktorovych, Moroz Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Lebid` IEvhen Makarovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych
UA
3 records
Sirius
ActiveGossypium L. · Cotton
Neli Valkova
BG
3 records
Sillar
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
INIA-ITACYL
ES
2 records
Soplica
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O
PL
2 records
Sontsedar
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Piter Bohdan Chykaliuk
UA
2 records
Snow White
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Information not available - Contact NL authorities
NL
2 records
Silonga
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
LT
2 records
Skh 4021 A
Application submittedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasyl`
UA
5 records
SKh 2321
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Deian Iovanovich,
UA
3 records
Sierra de la Cierva
Terminatedx Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
SIA(J.EXTRE.)/INIA(MADRID)
ES
2 records
Skh 1002 A
Application submittedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Kravosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
UA
5 records
SKh 2264
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Deian Iovanovich,
UA
3 records
Skarne
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
KWS VEGETABLES B.V.
NL
2 records
Siive
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Estonian Crop Research Institute
EE
4 records
Soliman
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
ORKAD (FR)
FR
4 records
SNH6535
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
COOPSEMENTI SCARL
IT
2 records
SNH0664
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PLANTA SRL
IT
2 records
SM Pokusa
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Solerex
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records