Cultivation
Labeling a variety as intended for fresh market use indicates that priority is given to appearance, organoleptic properties, and fruit texture during breeding. Such varieties require specific agronomic practices with an emphasis on maintaining harvest integrity and marketable yield.
Mentioned in descriptions 38 375 varieties reference book.
Varieties for fresh market use are characterized by an attractive shape, color, balanced flavor, and tender flesh texture. During the breeding process, preference is given to visual appeal and gastronomic quality, although such varieties often have thinner skin and are less adapted to mechanized harvesting.
Cultivation of these varieties requires particular attention to product preservation, as the presence of defects such as dents, scratches, or sunburn significantly reduces market value. To achieve a high marketable yield, additional agronomic techniques are applied, including fruit thinning and careful monitoring of mineral nutrition, which ensures fruit uniformity in size and quality.
Selecting a variety for fresh market sale implies the necessity of careful manual harvesting and cautious logistics. Unlike processing varieties, which are focused on gross mass and processing metrics, table varieties require greater investment in post-harvest handling, packaging, and sorting, but provide higher added value when sold through retail or markets.
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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
VAN DER LAAN RON
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
VANDIJKE| VANDIJKE RESEARCH B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
KWS VEGETABLES B.V.
Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
VARIOS OBTENTORES FRESA
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. / Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale
Nacos Co Ltd (JP)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
HAZERA SEEDS B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
TOZER SEEDS LTD
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
TAKII EUROPE B V