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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.

Newton

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

CZ DE FR
10 records

P7404

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

AT SI UA
8 records

P64le163

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

RO SK UA
11 records

Mercator

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

DE FR NL
9 records

Melmondo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE FR SI
6 records

Melotop

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE FR NL
10 records

Marvic

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pierre GARRAUD

IT RO UA
7 records

Lagunas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES NL
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ROUANET

IT SK UA
8 records

Fiorette

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

HR NL
7 records

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

CZ HR IT
6 records

Kupol

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Sjödin, Jan

AT DE SE
7 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

SEMILLAS FITO SAU

HR IT SI
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PHILIPPE JOUVE

PT RO UA
7 records

Floraine

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Michiel E. de Vries c/o Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.

DE FR NL
12 records

Hercules

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

HU NL UA
8 records

Eureka

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Z. Witek, A. Witek,

HU SK UA
6 records

Galaad

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Veronigue Tramcourt

FR IT UA
7 records

Garbor

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT DE PL
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

HU SK UA
9 records

Florasun

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

TEODORESCU ANDREEA

IT RO UA
9 records

Estrada

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR SK UA
8 records

Erlbek

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SAATZUCHT FIRLBECK GMBH&CO.KG

AT CZ UA
8 records

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