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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.

RM4

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd

IT PT
4 records

Rosaine

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Prosper

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.

PL UA
5 records

Rimbo

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

DE NL
6 records

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Rumba

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

CZ PL
5 records

Samantha

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

ENZA ZADEN

UA
6 records

Red Sky

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Paul Degreef

NL UA
6 records

Salsa

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

CZ PL
5 records

R9017MJ

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

BG UA
5 records

Ponsi

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Julén, Gösta

FI SE
4 records

Rufus

Active

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

MORAVOSEED

CZ UA
4 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)

FR UA
5 records

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Nunhems Germany GmbH

DE NL
5 records

PR64H41

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT SK
6 records

Proton

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMO a.s

CZ SK
5 records

Rodos

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

CZ PL
5 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

DE FR
5 records

Pina

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
4 records

P63HH69

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT SK
6 records

Pouta

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

Mildola Oy, FIN-04300 Tuusula

EE FI
4 records

P64LE137

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

RO UA
7 records

Promitor

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

CROMATIC SEED SRL

IT RO
5 records

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