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.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Magdolna Tóth^^^Emese Veres
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
BEJO ZADEN
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
A L TOZER LTD
Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage
TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Magnum Seeds Inc (US)
Allium porrum L. · Leek
BEJO ZADEN
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Superior, Velika Plana
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Francisco Palomares
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
VROEMEN J A
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
ENZA ZADEN
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
TAKII EUROPE B V
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
BEJO ZADEN
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
BEJO ZADEN
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Domaine Public (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.