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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.

Amarant

Active

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

DE
2 records

Almora

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

CZ
2 records

Veslets

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

2 records

Rona

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

2 records

Lima

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

2 records

Flora

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

2 records

Celtuce

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

2 records

Fantom

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

2 records

Elida

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

2 records

Bazil

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

2 records

DKC4115

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Ritchy F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HR UA
2 records

Delicao

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
3 records

Cegut

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Cemora

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Ceranka

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Capacito

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
3 records

Yunka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
3 records

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