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Variety traits

Bean plant height

Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Bean plant height is a key morphological trait for cultivar identification and evaluation of suitability for mechanical harvesting. The value varies from 20–70 cm in bush forms to 2–5 meters in climbing varieties.

In the reference 298 varieties crop Common bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

Growth habit determines plant height: bush varieties reach 20–70 cm, semi-climbing ones up to 1.5 meters, and climbing forms can grow to 2–5 meters. Measurements are taken in centimeters under field conditions during specific developmental stages, as this indicator is highly dependent on agrometeorological factors and soil fertility.

Plant height directly affects cultivation technology and the choice of harvesting method. For direct combining, the height of the lowest pod attachment is critical, which correlates with overall plant height. Bush forms do not require supports, whereas semi-climbing and climbing varieties need trellises for fixation and to ensure optimal light exposure.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Common bean 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.

SLENDER WAX

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NOVARTIS SEEDS

NL
5 records

Nerina

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SVS HOLLAND| SVS Holland B.V. (Struct. Venn.)

CZ DE FR HU NL PL +2
14 records

Castano

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

ES NL PL
7 records

Arena

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Zaden BV (NL)

CZ DE FR HU NL SK
9 records

Valja

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)

BG CZ DE FR PL SK
8 records

Teseo

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

FR IT NL PL
8 records

Paridor

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SVS Holland B.V.

HR HU NL PL
6 records

Medinah

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds

NL PL SK
6 records

Flevoro

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

HU NL
7 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend, NL

NL
7 records

Gaudi

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
8 records

Rancho

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

NL
5 records

Bergamo

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

FR NL PL
5 records

Clyde

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rogers Seed Company

FR
5 records

Serin

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds-Holland BV (NL)

FR NL
5 records

Contada

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

NL UA
5 records

Maja

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HILD WALTER| Walter Hild

DE HU SK
5 records

Nomara

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

FR NL
4 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GEBR BAKKER ZAADTEELT

CZ NL
4 records

Laguna

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

POP VRIEND BV

NL PL
4 records

Wyatt

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HM.CLAUSE

FR
5 records

Belna

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CLAUSE, S.A.

ES FR
5 records

Re Mida

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Olter S.R.L. (IT)

FR IT
4 records

Petra

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CZ SK
5 records

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