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Centurion

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Allium cepa L. var. cepa Onion · Vegetables · bred by Bejo Zaden BV (NL)

also searched as: кентурион

Variety description

10 August 2026

Bulbs have a broad-obovate or round-flattened shape and weigh from 90 to 180 g. The outer scales are yellow-brown golden in color, the inner ones are white. The neck is medium thick and dries out quickly. The taste is pungent or semi-pungent.

The plant has vigorous growth and an erect leaf rosette. The hybrid is resistant to downy mildew, Fusarium, and root rot, tolerates temperature fluctuations, and is suitable for winter planting. The crop retains its commercial qualities during storage for 6 to 9 months.

Universal use: fresh consumption, processing, canning, freezing, and drying. The crop is adapted to various soil and climatic conditions and is grown in a biennial cycle using sets.

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Countries of admission

5 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

active terminated no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Bejo Zaden BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
Bejo Zaden Poland sp. z o.o. 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Bejo Zaden B.V./De Groot en Slot B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
CZ - BEJO ZADEN B.V. / HU - BEJO ZADEN B.V. / NL - BEJO ZADEN/DE GROOT EN SLOT BV / SK - BEJO ZADEN B.V. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 249274

  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1003249

    Terminated
    1 July 2011
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № UIG115/5579

    Application
    16 December 1987
  • CZ Czechia Protection expired

    № 1320

    Application
    25 February 1993
    Registration
    21 April 1995
    Terminated
    15 August 2007
  • PL Poland Terminated

    № SR W1610

    Application
    28 December 1995
    Registration
    16 January 1998
    Terminated
    31 December 2003

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Netherlands № UIG115
Terminated
  1. Application filed 23 December 1987
  2. Registered 14 March 1991
  3. Entry closed 3 May 1995

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