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. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bayer Holland B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Nunhems B.V.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Allium porrum L. · Leek
TOZER SEEDS LTD
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Bouchet Christophe
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bursa Tohumculuk Ziraat ve Ticaret A.S. (TR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cabbage Group) · Cabbage
SAS HM Clause (FR)
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Bouchet Christophe
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
A L TOZER LTD
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
BURPEE NL B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
PATRU Nicolae, RO
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
GROEN SIMON
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Victor Segura