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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.

Emerald

Terminated

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

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

DLF SEEDS A/S

BE DK
3 records

Eckdobarres

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

BORRIES| W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft

DE ES
4 records

Danilo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
6 records

Fabula

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

ISI SEMENTI S.P.A

UA
4 records

Dalimil

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Helena Valentovicova

CZ UA
3 records

Donato

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Dracar

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

IT
6 records

Everest

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

DIAMOND SEEDS S.L.

ES NL
3 records

Curacao

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

NL UA
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Moshe Zalsman

ES UA
3 records

Estatio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

DINA

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAN MIGUEL

DK ES
6 records

ES Baila

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

CZ IT
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

BG SK
3 records

Elipse

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria (PT)

FR PT
3 records

Delta

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

NL PL
4 records

Cesone

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE SA

SK
3 records

DS1416B

Terminated

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

Dow AgroSciences GmbH, DE

FR PL
3 records

Clip

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL SEMILLAS, S.A.

ES FR
3 records

DKC5709

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
5 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Boreal Plant Breeding

FI SE
5 records

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