Variety traits

Maize maturity group

Zea mays L.

The maize maturity group is determined by the international FAO index, which classifies hybrids based on their relative earliness, heat requirements, and length of the growing season.

In the reference 5 061 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The FAO index is a numerical value where the hundreds indicate the maturity group and the tens indicate the hybrid's position within that group. The system distinguishes groups ranging from early-maturing (FAO 100–199) to late-maturing (FAO 500 and above), corresponding to growing seasons of 90 to 140 days or more.

This indicator serves as a key tool for selecting hybrids tailored to the agro-climatic conditions of a region to ensure the crop reaches physiological maturity. The FAO index is directly related to yield potential and grain moisture loss dynamics, which determines the intended use of the crop — for grain or silage.

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

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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.

LG2447 BT

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.

2 records

KW 4P7008

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Blandine Andreau

3 records

KW 1FL7015

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

3 records

K 165

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SOTChENKO VLADIMIR SEMENOVICh / SOTChENKO YuRIJ VLADIMIROVICh / SOTChENKO ELENA FEDOROVNA / GORBAChEVA ANNA GRIGOR'EVNA / KONAREVA ELENA ANATOL'EVNA / SOTChENKO DENIS YuR'EVICh

3 records