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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.

Prunus americana Marsh. · American plum

1 record

Yuma

Active

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

1 record

P 8171

Terminated

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

1 record

Vitastar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

Victoria

Active

Rheum rhabarbarum L. · Rhubarb

1 record

Rigato

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

1 record

SY Neostar

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

1 record

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Palm Kale Group) · Kale

1 record

NS Džin

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

1 record

NK Kondy

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

1 record

Smolin

Active

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

1 record

Redwing

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

2 records

Őszi-B 15

Terminated

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

1 record

Silvy

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

1 record

Marriot

Terminated

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

1 record

Pikant

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

1 record

Savarona

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

1 record

Nadwiślański

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

1 record

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