Variety traits

Maturity group — faba bean

Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans

The maturity group of faba beans is determined by the length of the growing season, ranging from 95 to 140 days, and the sum of effective temperatures above +10 °C required to reach biological maturity.

In the reference 12 varieties crop Horse bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

To classify faba bean varieties, gradations based on the sum of effective temperatures are used: early-maturing varieties require approximately 1800 °C, mid-season varieties 1900 °C, and late-maturing varieties 2400 °C. This indicator is key when adapting varieties to the conditions of northern regions with short growing seasons.

The maturity of the crop correlates directly with the total duration of the growing season and influences the choice of cultivation strategy. Since varieties are prone to uneven ripening, the maturity group determines the timing of harvest operations, including the need for swathing upon reaching biological maturity.

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

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Varieties of Horse bean 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.