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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.

Aaravan

Terminated

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

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

BE FR
3 records

Arcanta

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

FR SE
3 records

Avantage

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

FLORIMONT DESPREZ VEUNE & FILS

FR GR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Amina

Active

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

IAN THOMPSON

FR UA
3 records

Arfrio

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Serge CLAMENS

UA
3 records

AGN601

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)

IT SI
4 records

Tesla

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
4 records

Anatase

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Amerigo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR HR
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL
3 records

Alcarez

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA
6 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT
4 records

Raskila

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

VB Ugniai

Terminated

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro Vokės filialas

LT
3 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2n

ES
4 records

SL3136

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
7 records

SO 4

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
3 records

SA2003

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Sardo Piemontese Sementi Soc. Coop. Società Agricola

IT
4 records

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

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Rosalyn

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

van der Linden/Laurentius Gregorius Maria Hermus

NL
6 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
4 records

Nicola

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
4 records

Koten

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

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