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.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kees Konst
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM.CLAUSE
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
CLAUSE, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEBREW UNI/HAZERA
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Kees Reinink
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto, NL
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
M. KOPPE BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Zaklad Ogrodniczy Przyborow sp. z o.o.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Rene Khenkuet
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Jan Draaistra