An important morphological trait determining the cultivar habit and suitability for mechanical harvesting. The height is measured from the base of the stem to the apical bud and varies from less than 60 cm in dwarf forms to 120 cm in tall types.
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crop Brussels sprouts,
where this is mentioned in the description.
In variety testing, the plant height of Brussels sprouts is measured in centimeters from the soil surface to the apical bud. This indicator significantly depends on the genetic characteristics of the cultivar and growing conditions, including planting density: crop thickening often stimulates additional stem elongation.
Plant height directly affects the crop's resistance to lodging and the feasibility of mechanical harvesting. To control this trait and redistribute nutrients toward the development of sprouts at the end of the growing season, a topping agrotechnical practice is used, which terminates further stem growth.
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Plant height.
Varieties of Brussels sprouts mentioned in the description
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