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Variety traits

Vegetation period

The vegetation period of a variety is the time from sowing or emergence to crop maturity, measured in days. This indicator determines the suitability of a variety for cultivation in specific agro-climatic conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 20 935 varieties reference book.

The vegetation period of a variety is the time interval from sowing or emergence to the crop maturity phase. Unlike the meteorological growing season, which characterizes the time of year suitable for plant growth in a given area, this indicator is a biological characteristic of the variety and is measured in days.

The duration of the period depends on temperature, moisture availability, and nutrient supply, as well as on geographical latitude and day length. Photoperiod sensitivity and weather conditions in a particular season can significantly influence the rate of plant development, changing the number of days required for the variety to complete all growth phases.

During state variety testing, evaluation is carried out by observing the onset of phenological phases in test plots. Based on the data obtained, varieties are classified into maturity groups, such as early-maturing, mid-maturing, and late-maturing. This classification allows comparing the variety with a standard and determining its suitability for the climatic features of the growing zone.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Suba Seeds Co. S.P.A.

ES
3 records

Natasza

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Lucjan i Grzegorz Kurowscy

PL
3 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Universita degli Studi di Catania Istituto di Agronomia Generale e Coltivazioni Erbacee

IT
3 records

Moa

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

AG RESEARCH - PASTORAL AGRICULTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

IT
4 records

Micah

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Mykonos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SAKATA SEED CORPORATION / SAKATA SEED CORPORATION

FR
5 records

Metro

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Carosem, NL

NL
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HM.Clause S.A.S., Dominique Bleton

FR
5 records

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
4 records

Mistral

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ISEA S.P.A.

IT
3 records

Mondeo

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Aloys Rosen (Deutsche Spargelzucht)

DE
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

IE
5 records

Marvex OL

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT
3 records

Minelly

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Maori

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Cora Seeds, I

HU
3 records

Marinski

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
6 records

Milenio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

MGC 1013

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Maripharm Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Méthéor

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Mais Angevin (FR)

FR
3 records

Malwina

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Marize

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Matador

Active

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
3 records

Mc Call

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HU
3 records

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