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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.

Bardhi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Balstar

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Altamira

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

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

HU
2 records

Calinaro

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

DE
3 records

Albin

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SK
2 records

Al-bab

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

FI
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

ES
2 records

Calabria

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

NL
2 records

Artix

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Bejbino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Beate

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

46A75

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
3 records

319X120

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
3 records

Brava

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

NL
2 records

Branko

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SK
2 records

Anaconda

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Babosa

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ES
2 records

Boma

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kale Group) · Kale

PL
2 records

Astor

Active

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

CZ
2 records

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