In Brussels sprout cultivar characteristics, this is a market category indicating the suitability of sprouts for retail sale without deep freezing.
In the reference
19
varieties
crop Brussels sprouts,
where this is mentioned in the description.
For this crop, the characteristic signifies that the variety is intended for fresh produce sales rather than industrial processing. Modern breeding focuses on reducing glucosinolate content, which diminishes bitterness and allows the sprouts to be used in fresh salads after thin slicing.
Brussels sprouts are characterized by a limited shelf life and a rapid loss of marketability when sold fresh. Labeling a variety as suitable for this use implies the necessity for expedited logistics and crop distribution immediately after harvest.
General information about the subject — on the page
Fresh market use.
Varieties of Brussels sprouts 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.