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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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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.

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Mellita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
8 records

Medusa

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

GR
4 records

Meccano

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

OLTER SRL

IT
5 records

Mafalda

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Panora s.p.a.

NL
7 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS

NL
6 records

Lucan

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Manuela

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Hazera Seeds, ISR

ES
4 records

Manolis

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
7 records

Lydia

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Lilybel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
10 records

Logure

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Kronos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PNOS

PL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
7 records

Laria

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax Tulips vof

NL
4 records

Larkin

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

NL
7 records

Lantha

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HOLLAR SEED COMPANY, US

RO
4 records

Langero

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Kireve

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
6 records

Kiloma

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Kavalo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
8 records

Kendy

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

May Agro Seed Corp.(TR)

BG
5 records

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