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.

Petronila

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SEMO a.s

3 records

Phar Lap

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

Plexor

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Platypus

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Parmac

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

3 records

Paros

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

5 records

Pekin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Palermo Radius

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan, NL

3 records

Palermo Rock

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Padawane

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Orion

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

4 records

Performance

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

Oxford

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

TOZER SEEDS LTD

3 records

PARSON_BROWN

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

4 records

Palermo Rashford

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Oaxaca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

3 records

Oda

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

4 records

Nuovo Maratelli

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

4 records

NPCW23398

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Klemm+Sohn GmbH &Co.KG

3 records

Ovidio

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

D'EUGENIO SEMENTI

4 records

Orinoco

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

NPCW24408

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

von Tubeuf Guido

3 records

NPCW17267

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nils Klemm^^^Guido von Tubeuf

3 records

NPCW15234

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nils Klemm^^^Guido von Tubeuf

3 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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