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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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Breakdown by crop

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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.

Scudo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

IT
3 records

Petrana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
4 records

Orso

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
3 records

Pirona

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DE
3 records

Oportuna

Active

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

CZ
4 records

Olympia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Minoán

Terminated

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Martondur 2

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HU
3 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

SK
4 records

Juuso

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

FI
4 records

Kendo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SK
3 records

GK Hargita

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HU
3 records

Dumitra

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

DE
3 records

WILMUTA

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Grammont

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Ciavena

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Dumidi

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Bimis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Alpettes

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

3 records

Górczański

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HR PL
2 records

Siesta

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

CZ
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ES
2 records

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