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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

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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.

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Kelindos YG

Terminated

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

Inbee

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
2 records

Ice Mar

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Camares

Active

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina

PANAM FRANCE SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Donelo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Delux

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Arigato

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

FR
2 records

Arrow

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Seed Genetics International PTY LTD (SV Genetics)

IT
3 records

Argun

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

DKC5740YG

Terminated

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

MONSANTO COMPANY, US

FR
2 records

Coleman

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
2 records

Damsell

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)

FR
2 records

Tommy

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain UK

2 records

110 R

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

Calawinter

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Mo

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

3 records

Torstein

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

2 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

María Dolores Nortes Ruipérez^^^Encarnación Ortega Pastor^^^José Egea Caballero

3 records

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

MARGA DÜMMEN

2 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Nataliia Havrylivna, Tonchak Valentyna Hryhorivna, Kotelenets` Olena Hryhorivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
3 records

ZX68

Active

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

Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)

FR
2 records

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