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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.

Malambo

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Luciel

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ReinSaat KG

AT
3 records

Capelhot

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Petoseed Co INC (US)

FR
2 records

Frankone

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SOUTHERN SEED S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Orosi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Vladimir

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

BURNICHI FLOAREA

RO
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAO-DEMETER Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources

GR
2 records

Mogan

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GENISTA S.R.L.

ES
2 records

Ardanza

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Zehavi

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ARO VOLCANI CENTER

ES
2 records

Snacking

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

WLS2640

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

WESTLAND SEEDS B.V.

IT
2 records

Mediodia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Idilor

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

BG
2 records

Hot Burrito

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Susanne Villemoes Andersen

NL
2 records

Rebela

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

PL
3 records

Tinto

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Optimist

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Primula

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

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

PL
2 records

Nizao

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Alabarda

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA

ES
3 records