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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Allium porrum L. · Leek
MORAVOSEED
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Sakata Seed Corporation
Allium porrum L. · Leek
TOZER SEEDS LTD
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash
Garde Giusty y Chuchuy S.A.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Volmary Ltd
Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
Rijk Zwaan Welver, D
Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Selekcijos ir sėklininkystės firma ,,Manul"
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Michael Neumüller
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Elsoms Seeds
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SEMO a.s
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Domaine Public (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
ENZA ZADEN
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Gebr. Bakker Zaadteelt & Zaadhandel B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO