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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.

NK Ravello

Protection expired

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

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

BE FR NL PL
6 records

Sammy

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SAATZUCHT DONAU GESMBH & CO KG

AT HU LT SK
5 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT LV UA
6 records

Jerry

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Gertz Andreas

DE UA
7 records

Tallinn

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Landwirtschaftliche Lehranstalten Triesdorf

EE LT PL
6 records

Siesta

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

JENNAWAY| Dr. Richard Jennaway c/o Cambridge Plant Breeders Limited

DE
8 records

Santos

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NOVARTIS SEEDS

ES FR IT UA
7 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
8 records

Debian

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dieter Stelling

DK LT UA
8 records

MAS 85T

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO SK
6 records

Casandro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

TAUCHER ROBERT

DE UA
6 records

MAS 817P

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT UA
7 records

LG5582

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT UA
7 records

Resima

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Philippe Moreau

IT PT UA
7 records

Calabro

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

ES FR
6 records

Splendis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rustica Prograin Genetique

AT DE IT
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

FR IT UA
7 records

Patricia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

PL UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PHILIPPE JOUVE

PT SK UA
6 records

Griffin

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

TURNER JOHN ANTHONY

DK UA
8 records

Bilbo

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

HR NL PL
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union, RO

RO UA
8 records

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