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.

KLEAU04263

Terminated

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

Nils Klemm

2 records

HP220902

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Kiefubea

Terminated

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

2 records

Kisarlav

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

3 records

Kiroleine

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Kerwhifan

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

2 records

Kerverhotrose

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Kerprilcomp

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

2 records

Hilbechbli

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Hera

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Kataormi

Active

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Nubilus B.V.

2 records

Gaia

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Salvatore Martelli

3 records

Goris11

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

Kees Goris

3 records

G15272

Active

Gaillardia Foug. · Blanket flower

Richard A. Grazzini

2 records

Gold Cascade

Terminated

x Heucherella H. R. Wehrh. · Foamy bells

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Hokomapfloy

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Peter Rudolf,Eveleens Cornelis Pieter

2 records

Giggling Smileyz

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

Hiltasha

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

KOEKKOEK ARTHUR N.J.

2 records

Kicabo

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Kibosamara

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Jelvercaro

Active

Glandularia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Uebelhart Georg

2 records

Kerverpurvein

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Kerteapic

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley^^^Timothy Edward Kerley^^^Sarah Elisabeth Kerley^^^David William Kerley

2 records

Kerprilpro

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Timothy Edward Kerley^^^Sarah Elisabeth Kerley^^^David William Kerley^^^Priscilla Grace Kerley

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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