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.
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Petrus Josephus Maria Lavrijsen
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics Seeds, USA
Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives
Jan Draaistra
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
John Pieter Schipper
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
MORAVOSEED
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kees Konst
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Ger Beemsterboer
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunza BV (NL)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Paul Degreef
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SABANCI METIN
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
MORAVOSEED
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Nunhems B.V.
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
New Fruits, I
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.