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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.

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HR HU
3 records

Berlikumer 3

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ SK
3 records

Hamík

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ SK
3 records

Baglior

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU UA
3 records

Adela

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NL RO
3 records

Fortress

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

ES NL
3 records

Dynamo

Protection expired

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

HU SK
3 records

Aquarius

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
3 records

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL SI
4 records

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

CZ IT
3 records

Royal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
3 records

Wellamo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Volano

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
3 records

Ufo

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Zöldözön

Protection expired

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

HU
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Wappu

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Tisza

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

HU
3 records

Viviana

Active

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

RO
3 records

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