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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.

Florance

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Robert Oostveen, Nunhems B.V.

NL UA
11 records

Ebro

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES FR
9 records

Dido

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

E. Boerhave

NL UA
11 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT UA
8 records

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GMBH and CO KG

DE HR
11 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

PBI Cambridge (GB)

NL SI
10 records

Chill

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Carlsberg, DK

DK UA
14 records

Cardyma

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

R.P.GRAVELAND

NL UA
12 records

Christel

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Winfried Lange, Frank Lange

DE NL
14 records

Chester

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT DE
8 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAY-AGRO SEED CORPORATION

BG ES
10 records

Abacus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL PL
7 records

Ice Wave

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ZONNEVELD OLAF

NL
12 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
10 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

FNPC, Federation Nationale des Producteurs de Chanvre

FR
8 records

DP 5111

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
7 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV

NL
10 records

Ambition

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MARIEN WINTERS

NL
10 records

Abador

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

FR
10 records

Phasion

Active

Canna L. · Canna lily

Potgieter, Jan H.|P.O. Box 536, Bethal 2310, South Africa

7 records

ES Darko

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Patrice Jeanson

CZ HR UA
12 records

Florens

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Secobra Saatzucht

EE LT NL
10 records

NK Amori

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

AT BG FR HU SK
7 records

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