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.

Sofie

Active

Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath

MANTEN| Heinz Manten

2 records

Snowwhite

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips V.O.F.

1 record

Śleszyn

Active

Picea pungens Engelm. · Blue spruce

Szkółka Drzew i Krzewów Ozdobnych Bartłomiej Ważyński

1 record

Snihova koroleva

Terminated

Miscanthus lutarioriparius L. Liou ex Renvoize & S. L. Chen · Amur silver grass

Kvak Volodymyr Mykhailovych, Henzhenko Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Hontarenko Svitlana Mykolaivna, Humentyk Mykhailo IAroslavovych, Kurylo Vasyl` Leonidovych, Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych,

2 records

Skyflow

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Solaris

Active

Sanvitalia Lam. · Creeping Zinnia

Hans de Does

1 record

Siska

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

1 record

Silberzwerg

Terminated

Helichrysum italicum (Roth) Gussone · Curry plant

Helmut Unger (Unger Jungpflanzen Vertriebs- und Züchtungs-GmbH)

1 record

Sissi

Active

Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath

HOLZ| Hans-Peter Holz

2 records

SOFIJA

Terminated

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

RIHARDS KONDRATOVICS

1 record

Shourouq F1

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Jaap Hoogstraten

2 records

Sharsch franquette

Terminated

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

CORNIN (FR)

1 record

Selva MAJ

Protection expired

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Zakład Ogrodniczo-Szkółkarski Ryszard Majewski

1 record

Servane

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)

1 record

Saurazofran

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

SAS Sauvé-Guittet

1 record

Serpen`

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Zavertaliuk Volodymyr Filimonovych, Sydorka Inna Vasylivna, Sych Zenovii Deonyzovych,

2 records

SCHOENE HELENA

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE)

1 record

Siana

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Tereshcenko IAna IUriivna, Yareshcenko Oleksandr Mykolaiovych,

2 records

Scarlet Bells

Application submitted

Clematis L. · Clematis

Szczepan Marczyński

1 record

Saurazojas

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

SAS Sauvé-Guittet

1 record

Sharapova F1

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

1 record

Saurazvoire

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

SAS Sauvé-Guittet

1 record

Samoa

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)

1 record

Salamandra

Withdrawn

Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark

MYKOFLOR Gospodarstwo Ogrodnicze Dorota Szałańska-Cegiełka

1 record

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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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