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Relative Maturity of Various Field Crops
Below is listed the average days to physiological maturity of many crops grown in North Dakota. Early killing frost plus extreme high temperatures at flowering stages are the two factors most limiting yields of late planted crops.
Seeding to Physiological Maturity or Swathing Stage (Days) |
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| Barley | 70-85 | Soybean | 105-120 |
| Oats | 82-98 | Sunflower | 90-115 |
| Hard Red Spring Wheat | 83-98 | Dry Bean | 85-110 |
| Durum Wheat | 85-100 | Proso Millet | 70-90 |
| Flax | 90-100 | Buckwheat | 70-80 |
| Corn | 100-120 | Sugarbeet | Frost |
| Rapeseed (Canola) | 85-105 | Triticale | 75-85 |
| Mustard | 85-100 | Lentils | 80-90 |
Time required for maturity varies with variety or hybrid, seeding date, geographic region, and available growing degree days. A shortage of growing degree days can increase days required for maturity. Corn, soybean, sunflower and millet are especially sensitive. Relative maturities for major crop hybrids and varieties are listed in the respective NDSU variety performance circulars.
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