Variety traits

Plant height — faba bean

Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans

The stem height of faba bean ranges from 10 to 200 cm and is a key trait determining productivity and suitability of a variety for mechanical harvesting.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Horse bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

The biological range of plant height for the species Vicia faba is 10–200 cm. For breeding purposes, parameters within 69–90 cm are considered optimal for productivity, although tall forms reaching 130–170 cm also occur. The trait is measured from the soil surface to the top of the plant with an accuracy of 1 cm.

Height is directly correlated with seed yield and harvesting efficiency. A critical indicator is the height of the first pod attachment, which should be 22–36 cm for effective mechanical harvesting. Excessive growth can reduce lodging resistance, and stress factors, including faba bean aphid infestation, cause a significant reduction in plant height.

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

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Varieties of Horse 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.