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

Sunflower growing season 678 Vegetation period of maize 386 Tomato growing season 358 Vegetation period of potato 295 Vegetation period — soft wheat 234 Vegetation period of lettuce 232 Vegetation period of carrot 212 Vegetation period of pepper 207 Vegetation period of beans 197 Vegetation period of barley 189 Vegetation Period — Soybean 173 Vegetation period — white cabbage 173 Grapevine growing season 152 Vegetation Period of Pea 149 Vegetation period of cucumber 118 Vegetation period — cauliflower 118 Maize growing season 113 Vegetation period — onion 109 Vegetation period — onion 109 Watermelon Growing Season 106 Rapeseed vegetation period 103 Melon growing season 97 Vegetation period — sweet corn 95 Vegetation period of squash 92

Found in these crops

Sunflower 673 Maize 432 Tomato 313 Potato 267 Bread wheat 221 Lettuce 205 Barley 182 Bell pepper 180 Carrot 179 Common bean 173 Grapevine 166 Soybean 163

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.

ES Florimis

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Mr. Zhan-Liuk Madeuf

BG FR IT UA

10 records

Greyzini

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Petoseed, US

FR HR IT SI

8 records

Eureka

Active

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

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

ES HU NL SK

8 records

Crescendo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

VEQUAUD DOMINIQUE

CZ FR NL UA

17 records

Cashmere

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

HR NL SK UA

9 records

Brio

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

WEBSTER DAVID M.

ES FR HU IT

10 records

Aligator

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patris ZhANSON

AT FR PL UA

10 records

Impact

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED SERBIA

IT SK UA

10 records

Yukon

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Syngenta UK Ltd

CZ NL PL

8 records

Vellox

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sebastian Chatre

CZ FR UA

10 records

SY Katana CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

RO SK UA

11 records

P64LE136

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

IT RO UA

13 records

Mont Blanc

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Jan van Loon

BE LU NL

11 records

NK Fortimi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta France SAS

BG SK UA

9 records

ES Aromatic SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

BG SK UA

10 records

Caipira

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V._

HR NL

11 records

Barduke

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Petrus Arts

DE NL UA

10 records

Bastion

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Nunhems Zaden BV (NL)

FR NL UA

9 records

Totem

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

SSC JP

HR NL

8 records

Merlot

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wolfgang Walter, Norika Nordring - Kartoffelzucht - und Vermehrungs - GmbH Gross Lusewitz

LV UA

11 records

Innovesa

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Paul Degreef

NL UA

16 records

Ismena

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saaten-Union

CZ PL

11 records

Harmony

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Dr Jack Dunnett, Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd

MT NL

12 records

ES Generalis CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

SK UA

10 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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