Cezarina
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HERMEZIU RADU
RO
3 records
Variety traits
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.
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.
Secuiana
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BACIU ANCA-MIHAELAMIKE LUIZA
RO
3 records
KIS Tamar
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kmetijski Inštitut Slovenije (Agricultural Institute of Slovenia)
SI
3 records
Kaptah vandel
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Landbrugets Kartofelfond LKS (DK)
FR
3 records
Pomroll
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Sahara
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.
NL
4 records
Armonia
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
MIKE LUIZA
RO
3 records
Ulster Chieftain
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
IE
3 records
Ulster Prince
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
IE
3 records
Peluca Negra
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
ES
2 records
Monta
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
LV
3 records
Roclas Brașov
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
RO
2 records
Fina de Gredos
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
ES
2 records
Vuokatin musta
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SE
3 records
Colin des Vosges
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
INCONNU (FR)
FR
1 record
Viola Calabrese
WithdrawnSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI FIRENZE - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE AGRONOMICHE E GESTIONE DEL TERRITORIO AGROFORESTALE
IT
1 record
Flourball
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
INCONNU (FR)
FR
1 record
Carpentière
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
INCONNU (FR)
FR
1 record
Dzhavelina
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Sobran Vasyl Mykhailovych, Zelia Aurika Heorhiivna, Tymko Liudmyla Volodymyrivna, Zakharchuk Nataliia Anatoliivna, Oliinyk Tetiana Mykolaivna, Furdyha Mykola Mykolaiovych, Tymko Mykola Hryhorovych, Sydorchuk Vasyl Ivanovych, Pysarenko Nataliia Vasylivna,
UA
2 records
08
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
MIKE LUIZA
RO
2 records
Rosalia
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SAKA PFLANZENZUCHT GBR
IT
1 record
PALOGAN
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kartoffelzucht Böhm GmbH & Co. KG
ES
1 record
Vokė
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro Vokės filialas
LT
1 record
UNIPLANTAS PANDA
TerminatedSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
UNIPLANTA
ES
1 record