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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

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

SK UA
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL UA
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

BG UA
4 records

Sentosa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
8 records

Tajfun

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Galin Georgiev Georgiev

RO UA
5 records

Sonoma

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Ger Beemsterboer

UA
4 records

SY Hydro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

IT PT
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR NL
6 records

Sirtaki

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Lukas H. Wolters c/o Euro Grass BV

DE NL
7 records

Spiridon

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR HR
4 records

Sword IR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
4 records

Sherpa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

CZ SK
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR NL
6 records

Silvinas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Scarlett

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union Romania SRL

RO UA
5 records

Sanay

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.

ES UA
4 records

Rumenka

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (SB)

BG HU
7 records

Skawa

Terminated

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

IT PL
4 records

Serena

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)

FR IT
5 records

Secoma

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

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