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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.

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

NORDSAAT SAATZUCHT

FI SE
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union Romania, RO

RO UA
7 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Signora

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM, I

HU UA
6 records

Solos

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
10 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

IT PT
9 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

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

Domaine Public (FR)

ES FR
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.

ES UA
6 records

Severin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Matthijs Groot

NL UA
7 records

Rozera

Active

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

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Rosalba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM, I

HU UA
6 records

Progres

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

INSTYTUT HUDOWLI

LT PL
6 records

Rington

Active

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

VAN DER PLOEG SJAAK

NL UA
10 records

Saratoga

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

ISI Sementi, I

IT UA
6 records

Saana

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd, FIN-31600 Jokioinen

EE FI
8 records

PR31Y43

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT PT
9 records

Potomak

Active

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

PRIEUR ROBERT

FR HR
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS ZADEN B.V.

NL
8 records

Redguard

Active

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

Robert Prieur

FR UA
6 records

Rabello

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
8 records

Rouxai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sud Cereales (FR)

ES FR
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

BG UA
8 records

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