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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.

Milena

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

1 record

Delaverde

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

1 record

Gerburg

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

2 records

Columbia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Dăbuleni

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

Kaja

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

1 record

Ilona

Terminated

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

1 record

Capella

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

1 record

Expres

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

1 record

Fulga

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

1 record

FUJI 6578

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

3 records

GSS5649

Terminated

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

1 record

Jessica

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

1 record

Jakub

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

1 record

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

1 record

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

1 record

Kamet

Terminated

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

1 record

Berliner Sel.

Terminated

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

1 record

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