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Winter and spring forms

The distinction between winter and spring forms is based on the biological requirement for vernalization—a temperature-driven phase necessary for the formation of reproductive organs. Winter forms require cold exposure, whereas spring forms develop at higher temperatures throughout a single growing…

Mentioned in descriptions 2 949 varieties reference book.

Winter forms require exposure to low temperatures between 0 and +10°C for 20–70 days to transition to generative development, whereas spring forms require only temperatures between +5 and +20°C for 7–20 days. When winter forms are sown in the spring, plants often fail to form reproductive organs. There are also facultative varieties capable of producing a harvest under both sowing patterns in regions with mild climates.

The choice between these forms depends on risk management, crop rotation, and technical resources. Winter varieties are sown in the autumn; they have higher yield potential due to the utilization of autumn-winter moisture and mature 10–15 days earlier. Spring forms depend on spring-summer precipitation; they possess lower winter hardiness and more frequently exhibit high baking quality.

Variety resistance and productivity are determined by adaptability to local climatic conditions, such as the availability of reliable snow cover for winter forms or tolerance to summer droughts for spring forms. Planning sowings using both forms allows for reduced machinery workload during the spring period, efficient distribution of soil fertility, and protection of the farm against weather-related risks.

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Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Rea

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
3 records

PX147

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DK
3 records

Presta

Terminated

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Andre Blondeau Semences (FR)

FR
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
5 records

Avena nuda L. · Naked oat

Národné Polnohospodárske a Potravinárske Centrum (NPPC)

SK
5 records

Phildor

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Unisigma G.I.E., Limagrain Europe S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Peloton

Active

Avena nuda L. · Naked oat

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY (GB)

FR
4 records

Palmos

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Parméo

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E.

FR
4 records

Pandora

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

USDA - ARS Grain Legume Genetics and Physiology Research

AT
3 records

Olivia F

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

BARBIERU ANCUTA

RO
4 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)

HR
3 records

Oratorio

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ets Claude Camille Benoist SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Orus

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

Gie Prolupin (FR)

FR
4 records

NEX 150

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Mv Uncia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár

HU
4 records

Nakskov

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nordic Seed A/S

DK
4 records

Mv Palma

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Balla Laszlo / Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Szunics Laszlo / Szunics Laszlone

HU
6 records

Nuffield

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nordic Seed A/S

DK
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár

HU
3 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Vida Gyula / Veisz Otto / Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Karsai Ildiko

HU
5 records

Morwin

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Gyógynövénykutató Intézet Kft.

HU
4 records

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