Maritza
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INTERDOR, FR
FR
3 records
Variety traits
Sunflower plant height
Helianthus annuus L.
An important morphometric indicator that determines productivity and harvesting efficiency, measured as the distance from the soil surface to the point of capitulum attachment.
In the reference 1 147 varieties crop Sunflower, where this is mentioned in the description.
According to state variety testing protocols, measurements are taken before harvest on a representative sample of plants. Height is defined as the distance from the soil surface to the point where the capitulum attaches; less frequently, it is measured to the center of the face of the capitulum.
The range of variability for the species is extremely wide: from 60 cm in dwarf lines to 5–6 meters in ornamental forms, while commercial early-maturing hybrids typically vary between 164–175 cm. This trait is highly dependent on genotype, plant density, water availability, and soil fertility.
Plant height directly affects the efficiency of mechanical harvesting: excessive height or bending of the stem near the capitulum can lead to yield losses. Although tall plants often form a higher potential yield, they require significant resources and may be less stable under adverse conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Sunflower 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.
Magor
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Frank Jozsef / Palvoelgyi Laszlo / Nemeth Gizella / Ivan Jozsef / Banhidi Laszlone / Santa Istvanne / Peter Antalne
HU
5 records
M 731
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MORGAN CR.SEMILLERO
ES
4 records
Luciole
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
ES
FR
4 records
LID1095L SU
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Lidea France SAS, FR
BG
IT
3 records
LID1094L CLP
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
IT
SK
3 records
LID1058L SU
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
IT
3 records
LG58634
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
3 records
LG5650M
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.
IT
3 records
LG5404
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Soltis (FR)
FR
3 records
LG 5385 PR
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HU
3 records
LG50777
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
3 records
LG50741 CLP
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
3 records
Kolkid
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KOIPESOL S.A.
IT
3 records
KE841
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KOIPESOL S.A.
IT
3 records
Kappa
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LE COLTURE INDUSTRIALI (CREA-CI-BO)
IT
3 records
Joy
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
O'S GOLD SEEDS CO.
IT
3 records
Islero
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Interstate Seed Co.
ES
4 records
Inoui
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
FR
4 records
IB1168DMR
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Nidera S.A.
HA 267
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC
UA
5 records
HA-26
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
UA
5 records
H09951R
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Martin Ganssmann
UA
4 records
H09050R
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Martin Ganssmann
UA
6 records