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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.

N52k2562

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

NexSteppe inc.

IT
3 records

Monarch

Active

Anethum graveolens L. · Dill

Jiri Horal

CZ UA
2 records

Obanga

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

LT
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
3 records

Neve

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

CZ FR
2 records

Marischka KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Rudolf Jansen, Dietrich Hauer, Wolfgang Mechelke,

DE UA
2 records

Magnate

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Petr Klapste

UA
3 records

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Barnoczki Attila / Barnoczki Attilane / Balazs Imrene

HU SK
3 records

MIKEL

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UNION TEMPORAL EMPRESAS

ES RO
2 records

Luna

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

STATENS FORSØGSVIRKSOMHED I PLANTEKULTUR

DK SK
2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Marie Louise Meilland (FR)

FR IT
2 records

Marmande d'Alger

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR SI
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

PT
3 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL. FRANCE

BG SK
2 records

Maryna

Active

Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L. · Head lettuce

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

PL UA
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L. · Head lettuce

TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.

PL UA
5 records

Largo

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR NL
3 records

Klefiflav

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

S.KLEMM

ES NL
2 records

Lazurit

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Institute of Rice of National Academy Ukraine, Antonivka UA

HU UA
3 records

Kristel

Withdrawn

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

FLORIST DE KWAKEL BV (NL)

FR PL
2 records

Helga

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Det Kgl. Selskap for Norges Vel, N-2026 Skjetten

EE
2 records

Gibson

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Franck CHAUVEAU

UA
3 records

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