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FINOLA morphology in Finland (latitude 61º north), according to days after sowing. FINOLA2 is quite similar and about 10 days later. These varieties will mature faster with warmer weather, especially at lower latitudes.

Day 7-10, first pair of true leaves (1st node)

Day 10-12, 2nd node (2nd pair of true leaves)

Day 15-25, 4-5th nodes, just before flowering

Day 25-30,male flowers on node 4, just before pollination

Day 45-55, peak release of pollen

Day 55, female flower, seed formation, nodes 4-8

Day 100, males dead, females continue seed maturation

Day 130-145, harvesting the mature seed and fiber