Galerno
TerminatedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
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.
Funtik
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Boryskina Olena Borysivna, Borysov Oleksandr Volodymyrovych,
UA
2 records
Funnyplums Red
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hem Zaden B.V.
NL
3 records
Finella
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Agroscope Reckenholz
AT
2 records
Farmtop
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
IT
2 records
Gabi
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Hodowla Roslin Grunwald Sp. z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
CZ
4 records
Finale
ActiveFoeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
Friedemann Ebner in Fa. Nunhems Germany GmbH
DE
3 records
G 4082
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
FUNK SEED
ES
2 records
Filia
TerminatedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
De Ruiter Seeds B.V.
NL
3 records
Figaro
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
4 records
Fantasy
TerminatedAsparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
STATENS PLANTEAVLSFORSOG
DK
2 records
Friderika LM
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Perfektseed s.r.o., Komárno SK
HU
2 records
Festivio
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Bayer Crop Science SLU
PT
2 records
Falkis
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
2 records
FSMH45418
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
2 records
Frehel
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)
FR
2 records
FSMH29210
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
2 records
Fadette
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)
FR
2 records
Fiero
ActiveOcimum basilicum L. · Basil
Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola
IT
2 records
Frühes Wiener Breindl
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG
AT
2 records
Fenumex
TerminatedCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Felsina
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Euralis Semences
IT
2 records
EZ Erez
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Shlomi Elyakim, IL
BG
2 records
FD Celtis
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils
BE
2 records