Variety traits

Plant height

Plant height is a key varietal trait that determines lodging resistance, suitability for mechanical harvesting, and potential yield. This indicator is genetically determined but manifests depending on environmental conditions and agronomic practices.

Mentioned in descriptions 20 560 varieties reference book.

Plant or bush height is a varietal parameter manifested as the physical size of the stem from the soil surface to its apex or the point of inflorescence attachment. In practice, this trait determines the resistance of crops to lodging under the influence of wind and precipitation, and also dictates technological cultivation requirements, such as the need for trellising, pruning, or the use of specific planting patterns.

Plant height depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety; however, it varies significantly under the influence of external factors, including soil fertility, nitrogen application rates, plant density, as well as weather conditions and the presence of stressors such as diseases and pests. Intensive short-stature varieties often possess a higher harvest index, which positively affects crop productivity.

Evaluation of height is conducted within the framework of variety trials according to regulated methodologies by measuring with a ruler during strictly defined crop development phases, for example, during heading, flowering, or before harvest. When analyzing varieties, consideration is given not only to the mean value in centimeters but also to the stability of the trait across different years, expressed through a coefficient of variation, which indicates the degree of genotype influence on plant development.

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Breakdown by crop

Tomato plant height 533 Rose Bush Height 496 Pepper plant height 347 Plant height — strawberry 157 Chrysanthemum plant height 152 Zucchini plant height 146 Plant height — Hydrangea macrophylla 140 Potato plant height 120 Bean plant height 106 Plant Height — Pelargonium zonale 106 Lettuce plant height 106 Poinsettia Plant Height 98 Cucumber plant height 97 Calibrachoa plant height 97 Plant height — Cauliflower 89 Dahlia plant height 88 Petunia Plant Height 85 Plant height — New Guinea Impatiens 79 Blueberry Bush Height 69 Verbena plant height 68 Spinach plant height 62 Raspberry bush height 55 Plant height — Calluna vulgaris 54 Plant height of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 50

Found in these crops

Tomato 361 Bell pepper 326 Rose 252 Field pumpkin 173 Garden strawberry 158 Cucumber 130 Potato 129 Lettuce 122 Poinsettia 115 Common bean 108 Bigleaf hydrangea 105 Cauliflower 102

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.

Fictor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE BOLSTER VOF

4 records

Clovis

Protection expired

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

Prolupin G.I.E.^^^Agri-Obtentions S.A.

4 records

Aton

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

AGENZIA REGIONALE PER LO SVILUPPO RURALE (ERSA)

3 records

Alter Ego

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Namdhari Seeds PVT Ltd. Sri Sai Arcade No. 8, 12th Cross, 1st Phase

4 records

Superlonga

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

HORTUS SEMENTI S.R.L.

2 records

RGT Parexx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Winterfreude

Protection expired

Erica carnea L. · Winter heath

Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)

DE NL

2 records

Yellow Submarine

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kultursaat e.V. für Züchtungsforschung und Kulturpflanzenerh

2 records

Triestina da taglio

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

IT SI

2 records

Trestel

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

DK FR

3 records

SINAEDA

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kweekbedrijf-Zpc (NL)

ES FR

2 records

Sanguigno

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Sativa coop (IT)

IT SI

2 records

Royal Blue

Protection expired

Exacum L. · Persian violet

ROSENDALS EX-PLANTS APS

DK NL

2 records

Rosita

Terminated

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

HARDY BJELDBAK

DE DK

2 records

Samantine

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Sabina

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SCHLESINGER- SAATZUCHT (de)

HR UA

3 records

Pink Americana

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK

2 records

Raborika

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

4 records

Redwing

Terminated

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

Knight, Vicky

CZ HU

3 records

Moritzburg

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Silke TIPPMANN (DE)

DK FR

3 records

Light Salmon Americana

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DE DK

2 records

LG31221

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

3 records

Guicerdan

Terminated

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

GUILLOU JACQUES| Jacques Guillou / GUILLOU MAURICE| Maurice Guillou / GUILLOU BERNARD| Bernard Guillou

BE DE

2 records

Gnom

Protection expired

Begonia L. · Begonia

HANS JOACHIM ROHDE

DK NL

2 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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.