Skip to content

Variety traits

Maize maturity group

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

The maize maturity group is determined by the FAO index, a numerical indicator ranging from 100 to 999 used to categorize hybrids based on their biological characteristics and heat requirements.

In the reference 1 583 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The FAO index serves as a tool for the relative comparison of maize hybrids according to their growing season. The index values are divided into groups: early-maturing (100–199), mid-early (200–299), mid-maturing (300–399), mid-late (400–499), and late-maturing (500 and above). A difference of 10 FAO units under identical conditions corresponds to a change in the growing season of 1–2 days or a change in the grain dry matter content of 1–2%.

Selecting a hybrid based on the FAO index determines adaptation to the sum of active and effective temperatures of the region. Hybrids with a high index possess greater yield potential but require significant grain drying costs, whereas earlier groups are preferred for obtaining grain with low moisture levels. The maturity group also influences the choice of utilization for grain or silage, plant population density, and response to agronomic practices.

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

Sources8

Varieties of Maize 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.

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE, DE

FR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PL
2 records

KWS3381

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

HR
2 records

Kwarrado

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PL
2 records

Kripton

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Kresowiak

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Kreolis

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Kozak

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Kosmal

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
5 records

Korvinus

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

HR
2 records

Konkordans

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
3 records

Koneser

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Kolibris

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

HR
2 records

Koka

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Rolniczych Nasiona Kobierzyc Sp.z.o.o.

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

Klassiks

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

PL
2 records

Kelindos YG

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

Kasia

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Kanevas

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Jump to page 8 17 20 25 33 40 41 50