Variety traits

Maturity group of subterranean clover

Trifolium subterraneum L.

The maturity group of subterranean clover is determined by the number of days from sowing to the flowering stage and serves as an indicator of a cultivar's adaptation to the length of the growing season and regional moisture conditions.

In the reference 15 varieties crop Subterranean clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

The classification of subterranean clover cultivars by maturity is based on the time required to reach the 50% flowering stage of the plant population. Cultivars are categorized into early-maturing (flowering in less than 105 days after sowing), mid-maturing (106–130 days), and late-maturing (131 days or more). Standardization of this parameter in variety trials is achieved through a fixed sowing date.

The selection of the maturity group is a decisive factor in ensuring successful pasture regeneration, as the plant must complete seed filling and burial before the onset of summer drought. Early-maturing cultivars ensure stability and survival in harsh conditions with a short growing season, while late-maturing cultivars are aimed at maximizing forage biomass in regions with prolonged spring moisture.

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

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Varieties of Subterranean 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.

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Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

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Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

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Maize 1 583
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