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Variety traits

Pepper plant height

Capsicum annuum L.

Plant height is a key biometric trait of pepper, determining varietal characteristics, planting patterns, and the necessity for bush pruning.

In the reference 242 varieties crop Bell pepper, where this is mentioned in the description.

In agronomic practice, pepper varieties are categorized by height into low-growing (20–50 cm), medium-growing (50–90 cm), and tall (more than 1 meter). This classification accounts for soil type and variety purpose, though precise height parameters can vary under the influence of nutrient conditions, light exposure, and temperature regimes.

Height directly determines cultivation technology: tall forms require mandatory staking and pruning to prevent stems from breaking under the weight of the crop. Excessive height at early stages, so-called spindly growth, indicates a violation of agronomic practices, such as an excess of nitrogen or a lack of light, which negatively impacts plant resistance to pathogens and overall productivity.

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

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Varieties of Bell pepper 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.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ES
2 records

Frisky

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Telky

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Beringio

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Resi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE
2 records

Torkal

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Hattyú

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

WT8301

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Daria

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Réka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
3 records

Mysoon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Oranj

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Mahulena

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Zorba

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL PT
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Katsimon Halyna Prokopivna, Danyliuk Halyna Petrivna, Kulikova Nataliia Mykolaivna, Kulikov IUrii Arkadiiovych,

UA
2 records

Marysia

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE A.S.

PL
1 record