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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.

PRIPYaT'

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SOYA NORTH CO LTD

CZ PL
7 records

MAS 92 B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

AT ES FR HR IT
9 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Seeds GmbH, DE

CZ FR HR SE
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT SK UA
8 records

MAS 81K

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT SK UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES RO UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

RO UA
13 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, F

RO UA
8 records

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

EE IT LT PL
6 records

KWS 1393

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT HU IT SI SK
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

FR IT RO UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PHILIPPE JOUVE

PT RO SK UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT SK UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seed International

PT SK UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Roberto Reid

PT RO UA
8 records

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

PETOSEED CO

ES HU
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES UA
9 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Company

UA
9 records

ZF06-179

Active

Hybrids between Vaccinium corymbosum and Vaccinium angustifolium

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc.

7 records

Sesamum indicum L. · Sesame

SCHMIDT NURSERY

6 records

HT R24

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Stuart Growers

6 records

MAS 87 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

RO SK UA
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DOW AgroSciences

DE DK PL
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT UA
9 records

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