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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.

Makói

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU SK
2 records

Skipper

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Tisza I

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU SK
2 records

Simona

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn

SK
2 records

Zlatava

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

CZ
2 records

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

IT
2 records

Orion

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

ES IT
2 records

Walliser

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

DE
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR MT
2 records

ME-LS-A

Protection expired

Ribes aureum Pursh · Golden currant

CZ SK
2 records

Kaspiko

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Mura

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR SI
2 records

Helios

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

Facilio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
2 records

Erste Oogst

Protection expired

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

Saatzucht Quedlinburg-DE

HR SI
2 records

Mazur

Active

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SK
2 records

M 1

Protection expired

Malus Mill. · Apple

CZ SK
2 records

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