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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.

America

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

IT
1 record

Amera

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
1 record

Arkadiia

Application submitted

Vitis L. · Grapevine

UA
1 record

Argeș 20

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Titan

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

1 record

Andes

Protection expired

Leucocoryne Lindl. · Glory of the Sun

NL
1 record

Szandra

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

1 record

607

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
1 record

Almina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Allegro

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
1 record

Seaway

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

PR31G98

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Samar

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Agat

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

EE
1 record

Vitis berlandieri Planch x Vitis rupestris Scheele

DE
1 record

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