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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.

Snack

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Tauris

Active

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

SK
2 records

Siro

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

FI
3 records

Ronjana

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

DE
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Tantal

Active

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ
3 records

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

HU
2 records

Sissy

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Sweet Favorite

Terminated

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

IT
2 records

Sunshine

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Siberia

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
3 records

Red Meat

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

NL
2 records

Rupert

Protection expired

Lachenalia Jacq. f. ex Murr. · Cape Cowslip

NL
2 records

Raider

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Purple King

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Solvita

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

DE
2 records

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