Dinky
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
GERMICOPA SAS
NL
14 records
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.
Aprinew
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence
FR
14 records
UCD Victor
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
The Regents of the University of California
Drisbluesixteen
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
MOWREY, Bruce D. CASTER, Brian IZZO, Jennifer K. BAPTISTA, Marta C.
Adamo
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Wouda, K.P.
BE
DE
DK
ES
FR
NL
+1
15 records
Bogota
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Wassenaar, L.M.
DE
DK
FR
HU
NL
PL
+2
17 records
Sundance
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
FR
HR
HU
NL
PL
12 records
Barspectra
Application submittedLolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
Barenbrug Holland BV, 6501 BH Nijmegen
CZ
DK
EE
FR
PL
SE
10 records
Pegirl
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Peter JACOBSEN (DK)
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
9 records
Kalunga
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Enza Zaden, NL
BG
CZ
NL
PL
SK
9 records
Lifema
Activex Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium
FEUERSTEIN ULF / STELLING DIETER
DE
DK
FR
LU
UA
13 records
Bodilis
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
CZ
FR
HR
HU
PL
9 records
Etna
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
WEBSTER DAVID M.
HU
IT
PL
SI
12 records
Dream
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Pierron-Darbonne Alexandre
ES
FR
NL
16 records
Reverent
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
UA
12 records
Fisolymp
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
ZERR| Katharina Zerr
DE
PL
9 records
Fisflirt Silver
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
ZERR| Katharina Zerr
DE
PL
9 records
Final 113
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
STOPPEL, Peter, DE
DE
UA
11 records
Fiscor Fire
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
ZERR| Katharina Zerr
DE
PL
9 records
Edison
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SOLANA GMBH & CO KG
NL
UA
12 records
Drisstrawfortysix
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Vitten Matthias D. / Fear Carlos D. / Pakozdi Katalin
NL
UA
12 records
Velluto Blue
ActiveVaccinium virgatum Aiton · Rabbit-eye blueberry
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
NL
11 records
Seascape
ActiveFragaria L. · Strawberry
VOTH, VICTOR - BRINGHURST, R.
IT
9 records
Ruiroskee
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Pouw, A.
NL
9 records