Evasol
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Monsanto Agricultura España S.L.U.
ES
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.
ES Graciella
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Soltis (FR)
FR
3 records
ES Chromatic
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
IT
3 records
ES Bomba
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
ES
3 records
ES Benefic
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Soltis (FR)
FR
3 records
ES Baila
Application submittedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
CZ
IT
3 records
Enigma CLP
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
BG
3 records
EH965
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Ozen Ali
UA
4 records
EH933
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jose Romon Perez Monreal
UA
4 records
EGH217C
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS GENETIQUE
IT
3 records
E0012lf
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Sadik El Sayed
UA
5 records
Don Jose
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS CARGILL, S.A.
ES
4 records
Doina
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kuchereyava Olena Emilievna, Hyske Ivan Mykolayovich, Buchchanu Mikhail Ivanovich,
UA
4 records
DKF3899
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
ES
3 records
DK3875
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dekalb Genetics Corporation
IT
4 records
Diego
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
VERNEUIL RECHERCHE
IT
3 records
Destiny CLP
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
3 records
CRM22RJ
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS CARGILL, S.A.
ES
4 records
CMS 1 32
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
UA
4 records
Clip
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KOIPESOL SEMILLAS, S.A.
ES
FR
3 records
Cerstar
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
CEREOL UNGHERIA
IT
3 records
Celina SU
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
3 records
Carnia
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Universita Degli Studi Di Udine
IT
3 records
Camarsol
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Cargill Genetique Europe (FR)
FR
4 records