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.

Cigno

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

OLTER SRL

2 records

Climundo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Crossway

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Celta

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Clavellina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

3 records

Cezarina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HERMEZIU RADU

3 records

Corsica

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Criptonio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Cormorant

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

CIVH725

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Michelangelo Leis

2 records

Cordial

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Cravelette

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Chevy

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

3 records

Cass

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Iezzoni Amy

3 records

CBA 500

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Paulina Bartkowska Gospodarstwo Hodowlano - Nasienne Bartkowscy

2 records

Cortesia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Chantal

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Chancuatro

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

The Regents of the University of California

3 records

Cima Viola

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

2 records

Caro Red

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Chocostar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

Carlomagno

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Carranza

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

C3VZ

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

SOCIETA' AGRICOLA PROGETTO MERISTEMA SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE

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.