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Suitability of Alstroemeria for cutting

Alstroemeria L.

The suitability of Alstroemeria for cutting is determined by the unique stem-pulling technique, the stage of inflorescence opening, and stringent requirements for shoot morphology.

In the reference 151 varieties crop Alstroemeria, where this is mentioned in the description.

A unique feature of harvesting Alstroemeria is the technique of pulling the stem from the rhizome instead of traditional cutting. This method helps stimulate flowering and prevents the development of fungal infections in the remaining tissues; however, it requires caution to avoid damaging the root system.

The degree of readiness for harvest depends on the marketing objectives: for local market sales, the opening of the first three flowers in the inflorescence is optimal, whereas for transportation, harvesting at the colored but unopened bud stage is acceptable. The market quality of a cultivar is assessed by crop density, reaching 260 shoots per square meter, as well as by stem strength and the presence of at least 7–10 flowers per inflorescence.

The post-harvest viability of the crop, which ranges from 10–20 days, is limited by sensitivity to ethylene, which causes bud drop, and by physiological leaf yellowing. An important selection characteristic is also the resupination effect, in which the leaf petioles rotate 180 degrees.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.

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Varieties of Alstroemeria 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.

Katjana

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Jong, Cornelis T. J. de|CR Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

DE FR NL
4 records

Carmen

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Parigo Horticultural Co. Ltd.

DK NL SE
4 records

Gagold

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

HilverdaKooij B.V

4 records

Gapart

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PETER KEES EVELEENS

5 records

Tesrome

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PETER KEES EVELEENS

4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Cavalier

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Parigo Horticultural Co. Ltd.

NL
4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

4 records

Zalsaleo

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Tesdirt

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PETER KEES EVELEENS

4 records

Pandora

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wulfinghoff Hermann Joseph Paul|2280 AA Rijswijk, NL

4 records

Zantiny

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Koninklijke van Zanten b.v.

NL
4 records

Davina

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Robert Adrian Goemans

4 records

Zalsapoem

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Robina

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

vrij nummer

DE IT NL
4 records

Zalsaris

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

4 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

3 records

ESM T122

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

ALOYSIUS ANTONIUS JOSEPH HOOIJMAN (CD)

3 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

3 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

RONALD MEIJLES

3 records

Konpride

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|Nieuwveen, NL

3 records

Yellow King

Application submitted

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Staaveren B.V.

IT
3 records

Lukka

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

3 records