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.
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Hofmann Christa
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Sativa coop (IT)
Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch
Vincent Beguier
Rosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HM Clause, F
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Sativa coop (IT)
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Pieterpik B.V.
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GUILLOU FRERES (FR)
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. FLORA-NOVA Pflanzen GmbH.
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia
Sakazaki Ushio