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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.

TEKNO

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
1 record

Snihur

Application submitted

Capsicum L. · Sweet Pepper

UA
1 record

Rob

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

DE
1 record

Sharp

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

IT
1 record

Svapo

Withdrawn

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

SE
1 record

SURIA

Withdrawn

Helianthus tuberosus L. x Helianthus annuus L.

UA
1 record

Serdar

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Sabina

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

HU
1 record

Ruval

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

SE
1 record

Rapide

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

EE
1 record

Radost

Protection expired

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

SK
1 record

Radohova

Active

Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn. · Tartary buckwheat

SI
1 record

Soroksari 40

Protection expired

Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile

HU
2 records

Span

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

SE
1 record

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