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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.

Purpella

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Płomyk

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Snowidza Sp.z.o.o

NL PL
3 records

Pinkjain

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
3 records

Orbital

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

PR34N24

Active

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

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

FR HR
3 records

Pinnacle

Active

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

Limagrain Europe s.a.

FR NL
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan (NL)

IT SI
3 records

Palava

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Petr Klapste

CZ UA
3 records

Ninfea

Application submitted

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

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT UA
3 records

P68106

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DK
4 records

Petemi

Protection expired

Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby · Virginia-mallow

BIOTEK SP. ZO.O.

HU PL
3 records

Ovired

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ENZA ZADEN

NL
3 records

Nikolaj

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MoravoSeed, CZ

CZ
3 records

Papageno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

BE
5 records

Nairobi

Terminated

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

SOERENSEN CARL| Carl Aksel Kragh Soerensen c/o Gartneriet Petersminde

DE NL
3 records

Naelly

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

FR NL
3 records

Nastia

Terminated

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

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)

FR HR
4 records

Olivia

Active

Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu

CZ PL
3 records

Monica

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

SOUTHERN SEED S.R.L.

IT NL
3 records

Muzi CS

Terminated

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

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

CZ FR
3 records

Mirako

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Minerva

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Szell Levente

RO UA
4 records

Manouk

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Memphis

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Trinity Genetics, LLC (US)

FR NL
5 records

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