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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.

Avalon

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Petr Klapste

UA
2 records

BC323

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ivica Ikic

UA
3 records

Brio

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACIFICO

ES IT
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Boucalo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

HU IT
2 records

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Dr. Giacomo Nobbio (IT)

FR IT
2 records

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

IT SI
2 records

Airoso

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Paul Degreef

UA
3 records

Airone

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.

IT
4 records

BARUSO

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

UA
2 records

Aneto

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, FR

CZ FR
2 records

AVANCE

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

ZWAAN & DE WILJES

ES HR
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR MT
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
2 records

Amarillo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

VERNEUIL RECHERCHE

IT
4 records

Agata

Application submitted

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO NASIENNICTWA OGRODNICZEGO I SZKOLKARSTWA

LT UA
2 records

Aquilon

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT

ES FR
3 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Erik Gagnon

UA
3 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Scarlet

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Sloots Aardappelkweekbedrijf B.V.

NL
5 records

Undira

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

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

PL
3 records

Alambra

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)

FR IT
2 records

Adagio

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Van der Have B.V.

DK PL
2 records

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