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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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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.

Signo

Protection expired

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

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

NL
3 records

Tarmo

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

FI
3 records

Topsport

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Rūja

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LV
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
4 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
3 records

Redi

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
3 records

Stella I

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SE
3 records

Raunis

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

LV
3 records

Saels

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

NL
5 records

Silvana

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

RO
3 records

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

IT
3 records

Padoc

Active

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

NL
4 records

Ronny

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HU
3 records

Profa

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

CZ
4 records

Oase

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

PKB Kristina

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
3 records

NS 101

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
6 records

Nectar

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

DE
3 records

Malsar

Protection expired

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

SK
4 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SE
3 records

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