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.
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
West Stek B.V.
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
OPTIMARA ERFINDERGEMEINSCHAFT, GEBR. HOLTKAMP
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Sativa coop (IT)
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
HilverdaFlorist B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
PEKMEZ PAUL
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
MORAVOSEED
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
PETOSEED CO
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
DE RUITER SEEDS
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
BRIZARD| Jean Brizard c/o Laboratoire de Physiologie Vegetale Ets. Barberet et Blanc
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
MONSANTO INVEST N.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Cora Seeds SRL, I
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
DE RUITER SEEDS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Nunhems BV (NL)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Domaine Public (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan B.V.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI