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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.

Holdbar Amager

Terminated

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

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK
2 records

Gricale

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM Clause SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Heinz7709

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Green Viking

Terminated

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

DONGBU HANNONG SEEDS CO LTD

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Gourmean

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Gracja

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
3 records

Gwiazda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
6 records

Hannes

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
2 records

Haris NS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS

GR
4 records

Ghalina

Active

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

GS 2071

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

Geoponiko Spiti - Lokas SMLLC (GR)

BG
2 records

Gusty

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GSN Semences SAS (FR)/Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

GSS 1477

Active

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

NL
2 records

GKT1216

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged

HU
2 records

Gimantis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG

PL
3 records

Grenade

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/ADIB (FR)/Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Pickseed Canada Inc (CA)

FR
2 records

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