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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
TOZER SEEDS LTD
Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot
Arjen Jacob Smit
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Syndicat des Producteurs de Plants (SYNPLANTS)
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
RISO GALLO S.P.A.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bayer Holland B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
SNC Elaris| FR
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Domaine Public (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Allium porrum L. · Leek
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.