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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.

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
3 records

Codană

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

RO
2 records

Cuneva

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Aurora

Protection expired

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

SE
2 records

Cocol

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Athena

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Arizona

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
2 records

Arique

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE
2 records

Big Autumn

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Apulum

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Caliendo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Argent

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Bystrín

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

CZ
2 records

Centurion

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Andrea

Active

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

SK
2 records

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

PT
2 records

Blumko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Amarelo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ES
2 records

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