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.

KLECA16334

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

4 records

LC NO23

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex L.

3 records

KLECA07108

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Nils Klemm

3 records

KROUTRE01

Active

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

KRELECE01

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Kimauri

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

3 records

KLESG15004

Active

Jamesbrittenia grandiflora (Galpin) Hilliard

Nils Klemm^^^Katinka Wilde

4 records

M8867P

Active

Coreopsis grandiflora Hogg ex Sweet · Large-flowered tickseed

Blair Winner

3 records

Lan Uppurmos

Withdrawn

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

3 records

Lansouthcarolina

Active

Mandevilla x amabilis (Backh. & Backh. f.) Dress x M. boliviensis (Hook. f.) Woodson · Mandevilla

Robert Lannes, D.H.M Innovation

3 records

KORpot044

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korpedia

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Kerbeepink

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace

3 records

Kuegrapipink

Active

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Michael Wiedemann^^^Christa Hofmann^^^Klaus Olbricht^^^Katrin Meinl

3 records

KLEDP17262

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Lena Thiede

3 records

Jwncopps

Active

Coprosma repens A. Rich. · Mirror bush

Lord John|Woodbridge, GB

4 records

KORnolia

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

LC NO10

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex Frederick

3 records

Lazzponeo

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nebelmeir Johannes

3 records

Lobtramidblu

Application submitted

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Kolmfa

Terminated

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

Peter Kolster

3 records

Jazzberry Jam

Active

Hibiscus L. · Hibiscus

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

KLEBA04075

Active

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Nils Klemm

3 records

Korbelesp

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

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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