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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.

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Bayer CropSciences AG

EE LT LV
5 records

Ricco

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS Saat AG, DE

BG LT LV SK
4 records

Hilton

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Syngenta Seeds B. V.

HU LT SK
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

DE IT UA
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

AT IT UA
7 records

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

CZ FR PL
4 records

Imai Early Yellow

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Agri-Saaten

CZ NL PL
4 records

Houston

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMENCES NICKERSON

DE DK
5 records

Crocant

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

PL UA
5 records

Algans

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

MULLER| J.P. Muller c/o Maiszuchtstation Ciba-Geigy Semences

DE DK IE
6 records

SY Boost

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

DE IT UA
6 records

Turan

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS Saat AG, DE

BG LT RO UA
5 records

Varna

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

CZ HU NL PL
4 records

Spirit

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ NL PL
5 records

Sunset

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

DK LT
7 records

Strauss

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

DE LT NL
4 records

Mezek CL

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans Georg Lembke KG,DE

BG EE LT SK
4 records

Orbane

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VELDHUYZEN V.ZANTE

ES FR HR NL
4 records

Mustang

Application submitted

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

Polen Seed Co. (TR)

BE FR HR
6 records

MAS 85IR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES FR IT SK
4 records

Ligrande

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Dipl.Ing.agr. Heiner Busch in Fa. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG

DE SK
9 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS, D

UA
6 records

Lento

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS, DK

DE HR PL SI
4 records

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