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Red Silk

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Allium cepa L. var. cepa Onion · Vegetables · bred by Bejo Zaden B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season, with a maturation period of approximately 90 days from the moment of transplanting. The plant features vigorous growth and a thin neck. The bulbs have a regular, uniform, round shape with deep dark-red dry scales; the flesh is white with dark-red rings.

The onion is characterized by pronounced pungency and good keeping quality in storage for up to 6 months. The variety shows high adaptability to hot growing conditions. It possesses tolerance to pink root rot and purple blotch. The yield is 22–25 tons per acre.

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Countries of admission

2 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 no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Bejo Zaden B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Bejo Zaden B.V./De Groot en Slot B.V. 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
NL - BEJO ZADEN BV 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

    № 296824

    Registration
    13 November 2023
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № UIG1168

    Application
    10 December 2020
    Registration
    13 November 2023

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № UIG1168
Active
  1. Application filed 10 December 2020
  2. Registered 13 November 2023
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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