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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.

ES Artist

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences FR

BG IT RO
3 records

DS1157A

Terminated

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

Dow AgroSciences GmbH, DE

FR PL
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR UA
5 records

Primino

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

AT
3 records

Shimshek

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

KADIR HAN TEKCAN

BG UA
4 records

Poseidon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
3 records

Meteor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SEMENCES NICKERSON S.A.

ES IT
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lebediuc Gheorghe Victor, Partas Eugenia Condrat, Mistret Silvia Ion, Guzun Lucia Zahar, Vanicovici Nicolai Gheorghe, Maticiuc Vasile Gheorghe,

RO UA
5 records

Manacor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Semillas Fito

PT UA
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

SK
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH

IT SK
3 records

Joy KWS

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

LT LV
3 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

LT LV
3 records

Eureka

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

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

CZ PL
4 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Franck CHAUVEAU

UA
5 records

GW3378

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Spirou Spiros

BG UA
6 records

Contento

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

UA
4 records

Borek

Protection expired

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

HYBRITECH

SK
3 records

Arcticus

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Mr pool Erik Olgaard

DK UA
4 records

Verdy

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HAZERA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Adolaro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

AT DE
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Miladinovie Dragana, Cvejie Sandra, Jocie Sinisa,

UA
4 records

LG5577

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
3 records

Festus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

FI
4 records

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