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

Sunflower growing season 678 Vegetation period of maize 386 Tomato growing season 358 Vegetation period of potato 295 Vegetation period — soft wheat 234 Vegetation period of lettuce 232 Vegetation period of carrot 212 Vegetation period of pepper 207 Vegetation period of beans 197 Vegetation period of barley 189 Vegetation Period — Soybean 173 Vegetation period — white cabbage 173 Grapevine growing season 152 Vegetation Period of Pea 149 Vegetation period of cucumber 118 Vegetation period — cauliflower 118 Maize growing season 113 Vegetation period — onion 109 Vegetation period — onion 109 Watermelon Growing Season 106 Rapeseed vegetation period 103 Melon growing season 97 Vegetation period — sweet corn 95 Vegetation period of squash 92

Found in these crops

Sunflower 673 Maize 432 Tomato 313 Potato 267 Bread wheat 221 Lettuce 205 Barley 182 Bell pepper 180 Carrot 179 Common bean 173 Grapevine 166 Soybean 163

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.

Gentile

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Blumen Group, I

3 records

Green Glory

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Germany GmbH

4 records

Gelvinas

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Gosia

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

3 records

Gazela

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

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

4 records

Goldplay

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

4 records

Galahad

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)

7 records

Fortal

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

APEX SARL

3 records

Gideon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

6 records

Frecciarossa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Blumen Group S.p.A. (IT)

3 records

Forrester

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Gaudea

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Flester

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Flipper

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

3 records

Gaby

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

4 records

Galatxo

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Semillas Certificadas Castells S.L.

5 records

Filipa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

5 records

Fusion

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Frivol

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

4 records

Frivole red

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

6 records

Exeter

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

TOZER SEEDS LTD

3 records

Flakker

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SMEDEKS Co d.o.o

3 records

Fiona

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

BF-LJ agr (SI)

3 records

Firebird

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Nunhems Germany GmbH

4 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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