Skip to content

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.

Sources10

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.

Menoire

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

HU
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

HR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SK
2 records

Patinova

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

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

IT
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

DE
2 records

Maga

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

Olga

Active

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

RO
2 records

Ofelia

Active

Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. · Cowpea

RO
2 records

Loran

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Longa

Active

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

SK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Nubian

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
2 records

Jump to page 41 81 86 122 162 176 196 203 243