Variety traits

Vining habit

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Bean vine growth habit 319 Climbing habit of roses 255 Petunia trailing habit 82 Trailing habit — Pelargonium peltatum 78 Calibrachoa trailing habit 66 Vining habit of zucchini 65 Vining habit — Cucurbita maxima 60 Melon vine growth habit 57 Vining habit — Phaseolus coccineus 53 Cucumber branching 49 Watermelon Vining Habit 41 Vining habit — Mandevilla sanderi 31 Clematis climbing habit 22 Trailing habit — Petunia × hybrida 22 Trailing habit in Pelargonium 20 Vining Habit of Lophospermum 19 Vining habit — Cucurbita moschata 19 Trailing habit — Lobelia erinus 16 Trailing habit of Aeschynanthus 15 Trailing habit — Tuberous begonia 12 Runnering — Garden Strawberry 11 Verbena trailing habit 11 Trailing habit of Torenia 8 Trailing habit — Sutera cordata 7

Found in these crops

Calibrachoa 271 Common bean 264 Rose 260 Petunia 212 Ivy-leaf geranium 150 Vervain 125 New Guinea Impatiens 109 Field pumpkin 75 Cucumber 71 Melon 69 Giant pumpkin 68 Geranium 67

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.

SAKPXC016

Active

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN

5 records

SAKIMP061

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

SAKIMP017

Active

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Poulcy019

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Profusion Cherry

Protection expired

Zinnia L. · Zinnia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Poulcy017

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Poulcy026

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

6 records

Poulcy018

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

POULyc009

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Poulcy013

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

6 records

PAS1020308

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

JASON JANDREW

5 records

Pachafdare

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Paccrio

Active

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

4 records

Pacpemary

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Pender

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

4 records

Pachaforg

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

PAS1020344

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

JASON JANDREW

5 records

Nanouk

Active

Tradescantia albiflora Kunth · wandering-Jew

Wander Tuinier B.V.

5 records

Pacsally

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

PAS1020307

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

JASON JANDREW

5 records

Packate

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Meiteratol

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.

4 records

Nugauwhite

Active

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

Graham N. Brown

4 records

Lanidaho

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

4 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
Productivity 27 845

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