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Potato plant height

Solanum tuberosum L.

An important morphological trait of potatoes, defined as the distance from the soil surface to the tips of the stems or leaves. It varies from 30 to 150 cm, reflecting the development potential of the above-ground biomass and the photosynthetic apparatus.

In the reference 120 varieties crop Potato, where this is mentioned in the description.

To measure plant height, a vertically placed graduated rod is used to determine the distance from the soil to the highest vegetative part of the plant. Biologically, this parameter typically ranges from 50 to 80 cm, although varietal differences and environmental conditions can expand this range to 30–150 cm.

Plant height is directly related to productivity, as robust foliage ensures active photosynthesis and the accumulation of nutrients in the tubers. However, excessive development can lead to mutual shading in dense plantings, while unfavorable conditions, such as lack of light or high temperatures, can provoke excessive stem elongation to the detriment of the yield.

This trait is a varietal characteristic and is considered when determining optimal planting density. Furthermore, plant height dictates the technological requirements for ridging, as well as the timing and methods for desiccating the haulm before harvest.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Potato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

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Geertsema Zaden BV (NL)

FR IE NL SE
6 records

AmaRosa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

The State of Oregon

5 records

Cephora

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SICA GROCEP

FR
6 records

Azilis

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-plants (FR)

FR UA
5 records

Emeraude

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

JEAN MARC ABHIVEN_

FR
5 records

Nazca

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station Recherche du Comité Nord (GIE)

FR
6 records

Dolly

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa SAS, FR

FR NL
6 records

Pinki

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Franz von Zwehl Saatzucht

AT FR
5 records

Royal Blue

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Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KWEEKBEDRIJF ROPTA ZPC

IT NL
5 records

Naïma

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR UA
5 records

Rousseau

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Lantmõnnen Seed B.V.

FR NL
6 records

Belita

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ENTING| L. E. Enting

AT DE NL
5 records

Masai

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BERNARD KRIJGER

NL
8 records

Grenadine

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Grocep S.I.C.A.

FR NL
6 records

Coquine

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SICA GROCEP

FR
7 records

SAL'SA

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.

NL
5 records

4 YOU

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOLANA SEEDS UNITED KINGDOM LTD. UNIT 4

DE
5 records

Katahdin

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DK NL
5 records

Lukas

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE
4 records

Dounia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

FR
4 records

Dalida

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Grocep S.I.C.A.

FR
4 records

Vénusz Gold

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

University of Pannonia,Potato Research Centre (HU)

HR HU
3 records

Sandrin

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Winfried Lange, Frank Lange

DE
5 records

Garance

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comite Nord (FR)

FR
7 records