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Allium cepa L. var. cepa Onion · Vegetables · bred by Seminis Vegetable Seeds

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The growing period is 115–122 days. The bulbs have a diameter of 5–8 cm and are characterized by high density and marketability. The plant has a powerful leaf apparatus that protects the bulbs from sunburn. The hybrid is adapted for both transplant and direct-sowing cultivation methods.

The variety shows intermediate resistance to Fusarium basal rot, pink root rot, and downy mildew. Intended for fresh consumption, processing, and medium-term storage. It is transportable and suitable for long-distance shipping.

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Countries of admission

4 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

active terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 Developed the variety
Applicant: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC. 3 478 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC. 3 478 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 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

№ 250370
NL Netherlands Active

№ UIG594/11039

Application

17 March 1998

Registration

25 April 2001
ES Spain Terminated

№ 19990033

Application

12 February 1999

Registration

23 May 2002

Terminated

29 March 2011
PL Poland Terminated

№ R W2487

Application

29 December 1999

Registration

12 February 2002

Terminated

20 November 2014

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	250370	—	—	—	Active
NL Netherlands	UIG594/11039	17 March 1998	25 April 2001	—	Active
ES Spain	19990033	12 February 1999	23 May 2002	29 March 2011	Terminated
PL Poland	R W2487	29 December 1999	12 February 2002	20 November 2014	Terminated

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Breeder

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

breeder code Sterling

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Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 4
First registration: 2001

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