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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.

SMK26

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nir Binyamin^^^David Jolles

ES
2 records

Scorpio

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tezier SA (FR)

FR NL
3 records

Roial

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

VINATORU COSTELZAMFIR BIANCABRATU CAMELIA

RO
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

BG
2 records

Renardo

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Rebela

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Realtos

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
2 records

Primula

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
2 records

Pokusa

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAO-DEMETER Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources

GR
2 records

PA15 178

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Eminent seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

P 14

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAO-DEMETER Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources

GR
2 records

Orquesta

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Orosi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tzvetelin Yankow, "Florian" OOD

BG
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Optimist

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Octavio

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Nizao

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Niagara

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Nestoss

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Moigae

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INGACAL/WAMESTRADA S.L.L.

ES
3 records

Mogan

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GENISTA S.R.L.

ES
2 records

Mefisto

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

GR
2 records