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ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
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Variety traits
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group)
A critical quality indicator involving the simultaneous maturity of plants in the field and the homogeneity of curds in terms of size, shape, and density in a commercial batch.
In the reference 45 varieties crop Cauliflower, where this is mentioned in the description.
Field uniformity determines the percentage of plants ready for harvest at the same time, which enables mechanical harvesting. An insufficient level of this indicator, where more than 25% of plants lag in development, makes single-pass harvesting impossible and increases labor costs.
Commercial uniformity implies the sizing of curds: according to international standards, the diameter variation within a single package should not exceed 4 cm. This parameter is critical for logistics, retail, and ensuring uniform product shelf life.
The indicator is influenced by both the genetic potential of the variety and agrotechnical factors. Stressful conditions, such as uneven irrigation, temperature fluctuations, boron and molybdenum deficiency, as well as the use of non-uniform seedlings and improper planting density, lead to a loss of commercial batch homogeneity.
General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Nozaki Saishujo Ltd (JP)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Clause (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bayer Holland B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bayer Holland B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
L'Aubepin (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bayer Holland B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.