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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.

Conductor

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ROGERS SEED CO

NL
3 records

Corvus

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Corso

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Danubio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Cinóber

Active

Acer platanoides L. · Norway maple

Elemér Barabits

HU
2 records

Colonia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Cod

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV

PL
2 records

Chana

Active

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

Graines Voltz (FR)

FR
2 records

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

Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)

FR
2 records

Chablis

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

NL
2 records

Cracoviensis

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Cellini

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

KIS (SI)

SI
4 records

Cordia

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

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

PL
2 records

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Carmen

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
2 records

Carla

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAC Station federale de recherches agronomiques de Changins (CH)

FR
2 records

Coati

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A.

PL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Cilao

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Chrobry

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

PL
2 records

Caramelo

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

PL
2 records

Carillon

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Cirad-Ca Paris (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
3 records

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