Piilag-V
ActiveLagerstroemia L. · Crape Myrtle
Kardos Joshua H.
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.
HJ-116
ActiveHibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus
Henry Buffinga
Korsilu 06
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes
EC-PEPE-1806
ActivePeperomia obtusifolia (L.) A. Dietr. · Baby rubber plant
Obed Jacob Smit, Eden Collection B.V.
KLEDH 10032
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
ANDREA DOHM|NILS KLEMM
RYOKU NH-13
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Shigetaka Sakurai, Nippon Ryokusan Co., Ltd.
danmoon 18
ActiveTorenia L. · Bluewings
Gavriel Danziger
'SAKOST8181'
ActiveOsteospermum L. · Osteospermum
Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S
'PIIDIST-II'
ActiveDistylium Siebold & Zucc.
MICHAEL A DIRR
RYOKU NH-11
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Shigetaka Sakurai, Nippon Ryokusan Co., Ltd.
C01 43
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Gary Wright Paul M. Lyrene
C97-41
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Gary Wright et Paul Lyrene
BID 719
ActiveBidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick
Plant Point GmbH
71853-09
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
KEITH RICHARD WILLIAM HAMMETT
Korsilu 07
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes
DALA ROS 08
ActiveDiascia Link & Otto · Twinspur
Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
BCEC-12.001
ActiveEcheveria pulvinata Rose · chenilleplant
Rodolfo Valdoz Bautista
FLR12-11
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Rústicas del Guadalquivir S.L.^^^Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc. (FFSP Marianna Office)
H 3 DR 11 P21
ActiveCornus kousa Burger ex Hance · Kousa dogwood
Thomas J. Molnar^^^John M. Capik
Evera 126
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosa Eskelund
HJ-117
ActiveHibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus
Henry Buffinga
EC PEPE 2302
ActivePeperomia albovittata C. DC.
Smit Obed
Evera 116
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosa Eskelund
EB 12-19
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Vincent Andrew David Mazzardis