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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.

Fundulea 21

Protection expired

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
2 records

Franzesa

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Fechete

Active

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

RO
2 records

Fornad

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

Coccitta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
3 records

Fairfax

Terminated

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

IT
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

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

DE
2 records

Fireball

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Felix

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

Fertil

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

IT
2 records

Emanuel

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

CZ
3 records

Corona

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Dunărea

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RO
2 records

BTS 440

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

CZ
2 records

Colibri

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ES
2 records

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