Global Sangria
ActivePelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Lemon David
Variety traits
Plant height
Plant height is a key morphological trait that determines a variety's lodging resistance and suitability for mechanized harvesting. This indicator is measured in centimeters and shows a high degree of dependence on the interaction between the variety's genotype and environmental conditions.
Mentioned in descriptions 51 504 varieties reference book.
Plant height is a morphological trait measured in centimeters from the soil surface to the top of the vegetative or generative organs. To ensure representativeness, measurements are taken at several points in the plot, with leaning plants raised to a vertical position; the timing of data collection is strictly regulated by variety testing protocols.
This trait is directly linked to the crop's lodging resistance: as a rule, shorter or short-stemmed forms possess increased stem strength, allowing them to better withstand high doses of mineral fertilizers and intensive agrotechnical loads. Plant height also determines harvestability, directly affecting the position of the lower fruits or pods relative to the soil level.
Variability in height depends both on the genetic characteristics of a specific variety and on growing conditions, including soil fertility, moisture availability, and plant density. Due to the lack of a universal scale for all crops, varieties are classified by height relative to specific crop standards, and agronomists are recommended to evaluate not only the mean value of the trait but also its stability under various weather conditions.
Breakdown by crop
Maize plant height
1 889
Sunflower plant height
1 147
Plant height — common wheat
1 139
Barley plant height
860
Tulip plant height
584
Rapeseed plant height
560
Lily plant height
473
Maize plant height
471
Tomato plant height
426
Pea Plant Height
425
Bean plant height
298
Plant height — soybean
273
Chrysanthemum plant height
270
Rose Plant Height
254
Rapeseed Plant Height
244
Pepper plant height
242
Plant height — Perennial ryegrass
237
Plant Height — Durum Wheat
209
Triticale plant height
177
Phalaenopsis plant height
176
Lettuce plant height
175
Plant height — oat
167
Plant height — Sugar beet
154
Plant height — rye
152
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Granyel
ActiveGaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Fipelmaspi
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Fides B.V.
Imtracaro
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Immicora
Application submittedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Gavriel Danziger
EURZ0005
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Fify Salmon
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Ficalantheron
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Ike Vlielander
Famke
Protection expiredHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
Exeter
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Hort02
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
John Vanderhaegen
HDPU165
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
EPB 30
ActiveHelleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss · Lenten rose
RODNEY DAVEY|LYNDA WINDSOR
Gulliver
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
GRX53
ActiveCannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Thomas Duchene
HDSC18
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Hawaii
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Limagrain UK
Fify White
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Fify Lav
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Jonkers, Hanneke
Duevicoral
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
MARGA DÜMMEN
Gold Label
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
Sande B.V.
Dodelsolye
ActiveDelosperma cooperi (Hook. f.) L. Bolus · Trailing ice plant
Koot Arjan
Dochryfloyd
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
JOS KESTER
EXWH5878
ActiveExacum trinervium (L.) Druce
Susanne Villemoes Andersen