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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.

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

Dark Star

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
1 record

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

NL
1 record

Gold

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
1 record

Etti

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L. · Head lettuce

UA
1 record

Głąbik

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. var. angustana L. H. Bailey · Asparagus lettuce

PL
1 record

Gergő

Active

Secale cereale x secale montanum

HU
1 record

Garold

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

UA
2 records

Gamza

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

BG
1 record

Cervina

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Drive

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

IT
1 record

ESZ7209

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

Finja

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

DE
1 record

Cevalent

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
1 record

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