Primset
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
CUARTERO/COSTA/NUEZ
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.
Princesse
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DELITZSCH PFLANZENZUCHT
BE
2 records
Primosol
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
FR
2 records
Primalys
TerminatedAllium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Priamo
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
SACCARDO FRANCO / SANTINI GUGLIELMO / VITALE POMPEO
IT
3 records
Prevamoon
TerminatedGerbera L. · Gerbera
PREGO ROYALTY BV
NL
2 records
Prelita
Application submittedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems Netherlands B.V.
NL
3 records
PTSJ428090
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
GREENROAD B.V.
NL
2 records
Porphyre
Protection expiredCichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FR
2 records
Précoce Migoule
ActiveCastanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut
FR
3 records
Pratic
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.
IT
2 records
PR63A10
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
FR
2 records
Raba
TerminatedPhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
2 records
PR39R60
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
BE
2 records
Precosana
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
VON SENGBUCH (DE)
FR
2 records
PR38W85
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
FR
2 records
PR84G62
TerminatedSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
ES
2 records
PR38V45
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
FR
2 records
PR36T24
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
FR
2 records
PR35A52
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
FR
2 records
PR35F38
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)
HR
2 records
PR89Y79
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
2 records
PR34D71
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)
HR
2 records
PR88Y47
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
2 records