Variety traits

Maturity group — Egyptian clover

Trifolium alexandrinum L.

The maturity group characterizes the growth rate of Egyptian clover and is determined by the number of days from emergence to the stage of economic maturity or flowering.

In the reference 17 varieties crop Egyptian clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Egyptian clover, this trait is a key parameter that accounts for the length of the period from seedling emergence to the onset of the flowering stage. Depending on this duration, varieties are categorized as early-maturing, mid-maturing, and late-maturing. The period to reaching economic maturity can range from approximately 60–64 days; crop development is closely linked to thermal conditions and moisture availability, which influence the timing of these stages.

The maturity group determines the strategy for crop utilization: early-maturing varieties facilitate rapid forage production and possess a higher capacity for regrowth after mowing, allowing for up to 3–4 cuts per season. Late-maturing varieties are used to extend the green mass harvesting period. The choice of maturity group is critical for seed production, as the crop is sensitive to early autumn frosts and requires the completion of the growing season before temperatures drop below -5°C.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Egyptian clover mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.