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.

Nunton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Nunhems B.V., Nunhems B.V.

10 records

Mistela

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

7 records

Maradonna

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

6 records

Meigelsi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

5 records

Magic Golan

Active

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

KLARA DEHAN

5 records

Luxell

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems, B.V.

7 records

Lobeto

Application submitted

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Westhoff, Heinrich|Oeding, DE

5 records

Lenara

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL BV, NL

5 records

Kolamaz

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Kolster Peter R.

5 records

Ice Hielo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

8 records

Horath

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin|Dresden, DE

5 records

Impact

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

JACKLIN SEED

5 records

Icestem

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

8 records

Gradored

Active

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

5 records

Gleam

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Scott W Adams

8 records

Fisroweiss

Active

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

5 records

Fisrello

Active

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

5 records

Future Pink

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Westcan Greenhouses Ltd

5 records

Ferreira

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

6 records

Fisweiss

Application submitted

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

5 records

Fiworewhi

Active

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

MICHALIK ANDREA

5 records

Companion

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Oregro Seeds

6 records

Citirex

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM Clause,France

7 records

Blizzard

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NOVARTIS SEEDS

6 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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