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

Sunflower growing season 678 Vegetation period of maize 386 Tomato growing season 358 Vegetation period of potato 295 Vegetation period — soft wheat 234 Vegetation period of lettuce 232 Vegetation period of carrot 212 Vegetation period of pepper 207 Vegetation period of beans 197 Vegetation period of barley 189 Vegetation Period — Soybean 173 Vegetation period — white cabbage 173 Grapevine growing season 152 Vegetation Period of Pea 149 Vegetation period of cucumber 118 Vegetation period — cauliflower 118 Maize growing season 113 Vegetation period — onion 109 Vegetation period — onion 109 Watermelon Growing Season 106 Rapeseed vegetation period 103 Melon growing season 97 Vegetation period — sweet corn 95 Vegetation period of squash 92

Found in these crops

Sunflower 673 Maize 432 Tomato 313 Potato 267 Bread wheat 221 Lettuce 205 Barley 182 Bell pepper 180 Carrot 179 Common bean 173 Grapevine 166 Soybean 163

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.

Saxo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL S.A.

5 records

Salzillo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

5 records

Salama

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

4 records

Seiber

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

5 records

Rūta

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

3 records

Saska

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Andre Letourneau, Alain Letourneau,

5 records

Ruby Star

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

3 records

Royal Forto

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

3 records

Romanesco precoce

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DE CORATO SEMENTI

3 records

Royal Chantenay 2

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Limagrain UK

3 records

Romanița

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

MUNTEANU MARIATUSA CRISTIANA

4 records

Resolution

Active

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

A L TOZER LTD

3 records

RGT Rivollia

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2n, FR

3 records

Romanesco ottobrino

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

SAIS SOCIETA ARGICOLA

3 records

Redina

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ENZA ZADEN - DE ENKHUIZER ZAADHANDEL BV

4 records

Rocktor

Active

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

VAN DER PLOEG SJAAK

3 records

Red machine

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin, F

4 records

Rebekka PR

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

APP Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūts

4 records

Rally

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

BEJO ZADEN

4 records

Raquel

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

Rambo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Stephan Berger

4 records

Ratnik

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

3 records

Red Hawk

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

SAKATA UK LTD

3 records

Racer

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

3 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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