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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.

Norwalk

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

HR NL UA
6 records

P8315

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Yozef Tomasich

AT SK UA
6 records

Orinoco

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Seeds B.V.

HU NL PL
5 records

Leila

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Mazerreeuw Jaap

HR NL UA
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baratin

RO SK UA
7 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR HR NL
5 records

Makura

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE DK NL
8 records

Magnum

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Verneuil Recherche (FR)

ES HR HU
8 records

Maris Kabul

Application submitted

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)

DK FR HR
6 records

Lucia CL Plus

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nidera S.A.

AT RO UA
6 records

Lanfeust

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

DK FR SI
7 records

Igor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

HILD SAMEN GMBH

CZ NL SK
5 records

Kristine

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR HU
7 records

Lolan

Active

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

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

CZ FR LU
6 records

Fredis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Vija Strazdina (50%), Maija Ceraukste (30%), Solveiga Malecka (20%), SPP State Stende Cereals Breeding Institute

EE LT LV
8 records

Lamuyo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR PL
6 records

Labelle

Active

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

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

EE FR
5 records

Ideal

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serasem, FR

ES FR IT
6 records

Frine

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Santiago Fleming

HR SK UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

BG RO UA
7 records

Gloria

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

NL PL UA
8 records

Gemini

Active

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

Feldsaaten Freudenberger GmbH&Co.KG

BE PL SI
5 records

Isanto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

LT SK UA
6 records

Ilona

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZIMMERMANN (DE)/INCONNU (FR)

DE FR NL
6 records

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