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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhem Kordes
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Paul Degreef
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Jaroslav Janecek
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Paul Degreef
Mandevilla Lindl. · Mandevilla
THEO RUYS
Fragaria L. · Strawberry
VOTH, VICTOR - BRINGHURST, R.
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhem Kordes
Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry
Finn Chad E
Rosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Wilhelm Elsner
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Saatzucht Gleisdort, A
Rosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
Rosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Rosa L. · Rose
David Austin
Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ushio Sakazaki, Plant 21 LLC
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan B.V.
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
SUNTORY LTD
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
SUNTORY LTD
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
POP VRIEND bv, NL