Cultivation

Protected cultivation

Protected cultivation involves the use of specialized varieties and hybrids adapted to the specific microclimate of greenhouses, hotbeds, and controlled-environment agriculture systems.

Mentioned in descriptions 24 262 varieties reference book.

Protected cultivation comprises a system of structures ranging from simple film shelters to high-tech greenhouses with automated climate control. Plants in such conditions develop under different levels of lighting, humidity, and temperature regimes, as well as in limited root zone volumes, which requires the selection of genetically adapted material, predominantly F1 hybrids.

The choice of a variety for closed environments depends on the crop's ability to develop fully under artificial lighting, its growth type, and compatibility with cultivation technologies, including substrate-based systems. Variety assessment is based on morphological traits, productivity, and the conformity of fruit characteristics to requirements for marketability, keeping quality, and transportability.

The resistance and high productivity of greenhouse varieties are driven by breeding for immunity to specific pathogens, such as powdery mildew, various types of wilts, viruses, and bacterial infections. Additional critical traits include parthenocarpy, which ensures fruit set without pollination, and the ability to control the balance between generative development and sugar accumulation.

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Breakdown by crop

Greenhouse Tomato Cultivation 2 090 Greenhouse Pepper Production 1 215 Greenhouse Cucumber 801 Greenhouse Lettuce 755 Melon greenhouse cultivation 252 Eggplant in Protected Cultivation 214 Zucchini in Protected Ground 186 Protected Ground Radish 148 Greenhouse Watermelon Cultivation 112 Protected Cultivation — Strawberry 110 Greenhouse Roses 103 Greenhouse Tomato Cultivation 88 Greenhouse Chrysanthemum 80 Gerbera Greenhouse Cultivation 71 Protected ground — white cabbage 70 Greenhouse Bean Cultivation 67 Spinach in Protected Ground 66 Greenhouse carnation cultivation 61 Tulip Greenhouse Production 45 Protected ground — cauliflower 44 Gerbera Greenhouse Cultivation 42 Radish Greenhouse Cultivation 41 Parsley under protected cultivation 34 Endive Greenhouse Cultivation 32

Found in these crops

Tomato 2 307 Bell pepper 1 314 Cucumber 898 Lettuce 773 Melon 282 Eggplant 236 Rose 194 Field pumpkin 192 Radish 159 Chrysanthemum 134 Garden strawberry 119 Watermelon 117

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Bernal

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

4 records

Azaliya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

3 records

Bingo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Istanbul Tarim, TR

3 records

Aubine

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Attractica

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Basalmine

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

7 records

Barosor

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Atabal

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Baya Solara

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Bayer Holland B.V.

3 records

Benidorm

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Belwen

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

4 records

Ashoka

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bejo Zaden B.V.

4 records

Bastianini

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Basinova

Protection expired

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

3 records

Ascona

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SAKATA UK LTD

3 records

Ascanio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

3 records

Baronet

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

GLASSHOUSE CROPS RESEARCH

4 records

Ayarai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Asya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohum, TR

3 records

Ariel

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA LTDA

3 records

Ardiles Reina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Archivarius

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Duna-R, H

3 records

Audex

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Ballerina Rose

Terminated

Limonium Mill. · Sea Lavender

New Zealand Institute of Crop and Food Research Ltd

3 records

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