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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.

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

P1551

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

IT
8 records

P1293w

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

IT
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

P7179

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DK
7 records

P1547

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT
5 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
4 records

Oldenbor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

Obelisk

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

NL
5 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Vidich Milosh, Miladinovych IEhor,

UA
7 records

NS Kaca

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija

SI
6 records

Normando

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Mogoto

Terminated

Sutera Roth · Sutera

Susanne Herdegen|Hendrik Theobald

SK
4 records

Nagoya

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

May Agro Seed Industry and Trade Corporation

BG
4 records

Mirza

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

May Agro Tohumculuk SAN. TIC. AŞ., Turkey

BG
4 records

Marifet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta, NL

NL
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS

NL
6 records

Malibu

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
5 records

Mare CL

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Sardo Piemontese Sementi Soc. Coop. Società Agricola

IT
5 records

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