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.
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.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Frank Tardieu
Fragaria L. · Strawberry
VINSON PETER
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
NUNHEMS
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Nunhems B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage
MORAVOSEED
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Domaine Public (FR)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Clause Semences (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Paul Degreef
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
RIJK ZWAAN SAMENCHUHT UND SAMENHANOLLUNG GmbH, DE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
MORAVOSEED
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
PETRUS JOHANNES VAN DER ZWET
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN WELVER GMBH
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
SEMO a.s
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
VILMORIN, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)