Variety traits
Vining habit is a descriptive indicator of plant architecture characterizing a cultivar's ability to produce long lateral shoots. This trait is typical for cucurbits and is taken into account when planning planting patterns and cultivation methods.
Mentioned in descriptions 6 098 varieties reference book.
Vining habit is a colloquial term for a plant's appearance, indicating the presence of long lateral shoots or vines. In professional breeding, this trait is evaluated through morphological parameters, such as main stem length, branching intensity, and overall bush shape, which are recorded in DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) protocols.
These parameters are assessed using metric units of length, the number of lateral shoots, or scoring scales adopted by specific testing centers. There is no standardized universal vining index, so the assessment is always specific to the characteristics of the botanical taxon.
The expression of this trait depends on the interaction between the cultivar's genotype and environmental conditions, including plant density, nutrition regime, and moisture. When selecting a cultivar, agronomists are advised to refer to the official description of the habit, as the degree of vining directly affects the required spacing and the choice of agrotechnical practices, such as the use of trellises.
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.
Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngonium Schott · Arrowhead plant
Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia
Rosa L. · Rose
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Hedera helix L. · Common ivy
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Asgrow (IT)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Hedera helix L. · Common ivy
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Begonia L. · Begonia
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium