Cultivation
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.
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.
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Pierron-Darbonne Alexandre
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.(PLANASA)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Tom van der Kheiden
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nickerson-Zwaan B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Syngenta Seeds LTD (UK)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan, NL
Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage
SSC JP
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin, F
Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage
BEJO ZADEN
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Royal Sluis (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNZA BV, NL
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Bejo Zaden, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nickerson-Zwaan B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Paul Degreef