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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

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.

Sotexa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

DESERTNA 5

Protection expired

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HR
1 record

Anchor-T

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

CY
1 record

Gulliver

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

1 record

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

1 record

CHESMA F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage

HR
1 record

BRAZILIJANKA

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

HR
1 record

BIANCO DI MILANO

Protection expired

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

HR
1 record

Giotto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

WITE ICICLE

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record

Verdura

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

NL
1 record

Sprint

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NL
1 record