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Giant Zittau

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Allium cepa L. Onion · Vegetables · bred by Saatzucht Quedlinburg-DE

also searched as: гиант зиттау

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has been known in European horticulture for over a hundred years under the names Giant Zittau and Zittauer Riesen. The bulbs have a golden-yellow color of dry scales; with proper care, their weight can exceed 450 grams.

The plant belongs to the main crop category and is suitable for long-term storage. The variety prefers well-drained, fertile soils. In scientific literature, it is often used as a model organism for studying bolting processes and bulb formation.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder
Saatzucht Quedlinburg (DE) 96 Developed the variety
Applicant
Saatzucht Quedlinburg (DE) 96 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AGENCY 214 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 47/76

    Registration
    1 July 1973
  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № ALC025

    Terminated
    1 January 2005

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Nearby in the species list FX2546, FX2576, Gala, Garrafal, Geant de Zittau, Gelbe Laaer, Gialla di Rijnsburgo, Gialla di S. Ilario, Gialla di Zittau, Gialla perfezione di Chioggia, Gigante di Stoccarda, Giugnese, Gladiator hybrid, Gladstone, Globo, Globruna, Glory, Goblin, Gold dens, Gold Star

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