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Sowing date

Sowing date is an agrotechnical parameter that determines the realization of a variety's genetic potential depending on its biological characteristics, heat requirements, and day length requirements.

Mentioned in descriptions 2 891 varieties reference book.

Sowing date is an agrotechnical guideline tied to the biological characteristics of a specific variety, such as heat requirements, response to photoperiodism, and the rate of development phases. The manifestation of variety characteristics depends on its ability to adapt to changes in calendar dates, with different varieties demonstrating varying degrees of plasticity in realizing yield and product quality.

The evaluation of a variety based on this parameter is based on the distinction between intensive and adaptive types. Intensive varieties require strict adherence to sowing dates to unlock their potential, whereas plastic forms are capable of forming stable yields within a wide time window, mitigating the impact of weather shifts, though often with a lower maximum productivity indicator.

A variety's resistance and response to the sowing date are determined by its sensitivity to light and temperature regimes. For winter crops, choosing the correct date is critical for reaching the optimal development phase before winter dormancy, while for spring crops, their photoperiodic sensitivity is considered, which influences grain quality indicators and maturity dates.

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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.

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

CZ
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ES
4 records

Soroksari

Protection expired

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

HU
3 records

Solvita

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
2 records

PR38Y09

Terminated

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

CZ
2 records

Poseidon

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Radius

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

P9985

Active

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

CZ
2 records

Orelia

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT
2 records

Okido

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

NL
2 records

Mars

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

LV
5 records

Mv TC 272

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

Michico

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

NL
2 records

Kazako

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

NL
2 records

Lyrika

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU
2 records

Katja

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

CZ
2 records

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