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.
Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. var. divaricata (Ledeb.) L. H. Bailey · Cherry plum
Aheieva Nina Hryhorivna, Popovich Aza L`vivna, Zabrans`ka Ol`ha Oleksandrivna, Kostina Klavdiia Fedorivna, Horina Valentyna Mylentiivna,
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
HORTAG SEED CO.
Malus Mill. · Apple
Guillier Gerard
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Service Officiel de Controle (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Domaine Public (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Domaine Public (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Ger Bimsdeboer
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
Domaine Public (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Kis Van der Maas, Erik Bol,
Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. · Celeriac
Domaine Public (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Domaine Public (FR)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
INCONNU (FR)
Allium cepa L. · Onion
BEBEA PETRUTABURNICHI FLOAREAGHEORGHE FLORICA
Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage
QUEDLING| Saatzucht Quedlinburg GmbH
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Domaine Public (FR)
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Allium cepa L. · Onion
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
LEVANTIA SEED S.R.L.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Domaine Public (FR)