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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.

Thurinus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
9 records

Selista

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

FORSCHUNGSANSTALT AGROSCOPE RECKENHOLZ

AT DE
7 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Sun World International, Inc (US)

FR IT
6 records

Sanay MR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.

ES UA
7 records

Silvano

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR UA
6 records

Sierra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

CZ PL
9 records

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

Loft's Seed Inc. (US)

DE FR
8 records

Sibemol

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

DE FR
9 records

Santorin

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Raphael Van-Hyfte

FR UA
6 records

Rubato

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
8 records

SH 222

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACIFICO

ES PT
8 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

ROGER FREEMAN

NL UA
9 records

Protina

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

ECORC-Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Reasearch Centre Agricultur

AT FR
7 records

R1119JI

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SOLTIS S.A.S

BG UA
6 records

Odyssey

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR HR
6 records

Ph185

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

HU UA
6 records

Platina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Paul Degreef

NL UA
9 records

Nebida

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
7 records

Newton

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ROBERT HOOPES

NL UA
15 records

Nabucco

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Lukas H. Wolters c/o Euro Grass BV

DE NL
12 records

N 6416

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Paul Degreef

NL UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

BG RO
6 records

Miceno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta, NL

NL UA
6 records

Lucrum

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH (DE)

DE FR
6 records

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