Teshunte
ActiveAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Tas Marius
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.
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
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.
SRV36
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Vinson Peter Edward
SDB002
ActiveAgapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile
Quinton Bean
Sprilecstar
ActiveCordyline banksii Hook. f. · Cordyline
Zhejiang Academy of Agriculture Sciences
Sebring
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
PAUL M. LYRENE
Sugar and Ice
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Thomas Michael Cunneen
Sunbelkuriho
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Takeshi Kanaya Yasuyuki Murakami
Sprilecflash
ActiveCordyline banksii Hook. f. · Cordyline
Zhejiang Nong Sheng Plant Ltd.
Sasara
ActiveBougainvillea Comm. ex Juss. · Bougainvillea
Suntory Flowers
SAKPXC033
Activex Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa
TSUKAHARA JUN
SAKPXC034
Activex Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa
Sakata Seed Corporation
SAKCAL108
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
UI AKINOBU|FUYAMA MICHIYOSHI
SAKPXC029
Activex Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa
TSUKAHARA JUN
Ridley 1104
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
Ridley Bell
PKM05
ActiveCampanula L. · Bellflower
Madsen Christian Hald
Phoebe
ActiveKalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe
Knud Jepsen
Pacgreta
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
NPCW10158
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
von Tubeuf Guido
Parlando
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Fresh Forward Holding B.V., 6851 ET Huissen
Pacludo
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacjul
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
NPCW04097
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Nils Klemm
PBB 1616T
ActiveRubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry
Thompson Ellen
Pacswibu
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR