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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.

Judibell

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

Emma

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RO
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
4 records

Iisakki

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Hipro 15

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HU
3 records

Gordius

Active

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

NL
3 records

Fletcher

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

GSS 8388

Active

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

NL
4 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

HU
3 records

Cardiff

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NL
4 records

Dīvaja

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

LV
4 records

Exalis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SK
4 records

Denise

Protection expired

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

RO
3 records

Bertta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
4 records

Corona

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

IT
3 records

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

RO
3 records

Concorde

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

IT
4 records

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