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Allium cepa L. var. cepa Onion · Vegetables · bred by Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Mid-season hybrid with a period from emergence to the formation of a marketable bulb of about 110 days. The plant is distinguished by vigorous development, light green leaves, and a strong root system. Intended for cultivation as an annual crop, suitable for mechanized harvesting.

The bulbs have a round shape, a diameter of 55–95 mm, and an average weight of 150–180 g. The surface is covered with dense golden-brown scales; the taste is characterized as semi-sharp. The variety shows resistance to Fusarium, root rot, and bolting, and is adapted to various soil types.

The produce has good transportability and is suitable for sale on the fresh market. When storage conditions are met, the onion retains its marketable qualities for up to 6–7 months. The recommended sowing density for obtaining standard bulbs is about 400 thousand plants per hectare.

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Countries of admission

6 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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

Parties

Breeder: Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant: Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. (NL) Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. (NL) 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

№ 249520
NL Netherlands Active

№ UIG420/12453

Application

23 February 2000

Registration

18 July 2002
CZ Czechia Protection expired

№ 6050

Application

22 December 2000

Registration

26 February 2003

Terminated

26 February 2013
PL Poland Terminated

№ R W2716

Application

30 December 2000

Registration

23 January 2003

Terminated

31 December 2004
SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

№ 5427

Application

2 January 2001

Registration

18 March 2003

Terminated

31 December 2013
HR Croatia Protection expired

№ 1001697

Application

25 February 2003

Registration

25 September 2003

Terminated

30 June 2013

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	249520	—	—	—	Active
NL Netherlands	UIG420/12453	23 February 2000	18 July 2002	—	Active
CZ Czechia	6050	22 December 2000	26 February 2003	26 February 2013	Protection expired
PL Poland	R W2716	30 December 2000	23 January 2003	31 December 2004	Terminated
SK Slovak Republic	5427	2 January 2001	18 March 2003	31 December 2013	Protection expired
HR Croatia	1001697	25 February 2003	25 September 2003	30 June 2013	Protection expired

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