Cultivation

Open field

Cultivation in open field conditions requires the selection of varieties adapted to uncontrolled environmental factors and climatic fluctuations. Such varieties are characterized by genetic plasticity, stress tolerance, and a vegetation period consistent with local weather conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 28 305 varieties reference book.

Varieties for open field cultivation are bred for adaptation to uncontrolled environmental conditions, unlike greenhouse varieties. Their key feature is the ability to provide a stable yield under fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and light intensity, as well as increased resistance to regional disease pressure.

The choice of variety for open field cultivation depends on the phenological characteristics of the plant, where the life cycle must fit within the frost-free period of a specific location. Morphology is an important factor: preference is often given to determinate forms, resistant to wind stress, and the crop's ability to mature uniformly to facilitate harvesting.

Cultivation technology in open field conditions requires taking into account the biological characteristics of the variety, such as the need for insect pollination. Varieties for field conditions possess higher plasticity, which allows them to maintain yield under less intensive care and nutrient management, while greenhouse counterparts often demonstrate reduced productivity and susceptibility to stress under such conditions.

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Breakdown by crop

Field Tomato Cultivation 1 203 Field-grown lettuce 1 060 Open-field pepper cultivation 909 Field cultivation of cucumber 442 Open-field melon cultivation 371 Field cultivation of watermelon 334 Open-field zucchini cultivation 248 Outdoor Lily Cultivation 234 Outdoor Roses 216 Open-field eggplant cultivation 215 Tulip Open-Field Cultivation 202 Open-field radish cultivation 180 Outdoor Chrysanthemum Cultivation 170 Open-field cabbage cultivation 162 Field Cultivation of Common Bean 141 Open Field Cauliflower 138 Outdoor Cultivation: Hydrangea macrophylla 130 Open-field strawberry cultivation 115 Field-grown tomato 84 Field-grown carrots 83 Open-field spinach 79 Field cultivation of endive 71 Kohlrabi field cultivation 67 Open-field onion cultivation 66

Found in these crops

Tomato 1 238 Lettuce 1 216 Bell pepper 976 Cucumber 472 Melon 407 Watermelon 363 Field pumpkin 288 Eggplant 223 Radish 216 Rose 207 White cabbage 188 Lily 188

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.

Maréchal Foch

Active

Matrix

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

1 record

Mathilde Gütges

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Steiniger

1 record

Jupiter F1

Application submitted

Capsicum L. · Sweet Pepper

1 record

Midnight Mystique

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

1 record

London

Active

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