Variety traits
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)
The maize growing season determines hybrid maturity and is evaluated via the FAO index, the number of calendar days from emergence to physiological maturity, and the sum of effective temperatures above +10°C.
In the reference 113 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.
To assess maize maturity, the international FAO system is used, where an index from 100 to 600+ reflects the duration of the period from emergence to ripening, taking into account grain moisture and active temperature accumulation. Early-maturing hybrids (FAO 100–200) ripen in 90–100 days, whereas late-maturing ones (FAO 501–600+) require 130–140 days.
The choice of maturity group determines the balance between yield potential and climatic risks. Late-maturing hybrids possess high productivity potential and are suitable for silage use, while early-maturing ones ensure low grain moisture at harvest, reducing drying costs and the risk of pathogen infection.
A critical indicator for the completion of the grain maize growing season is the formation of the 'black layer' on the grain, which signifies the attainment of physiological maturity. The use of hybrids that do not match the climatic zone leads to a failure to meet the requirements for temperature accumulation and results in high-moisture grain.
General information about the subject — on the page Vegetation period.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
ADVANTA SEEDS
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Semences COOP de Pau
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
S.D.M.E. - SOCIETE DES MAIS EUROPEENS
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
RAGT SA (FR)/Dekalb Genetics Corporation (usa) (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLD.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR