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Monastrell

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Allium cepa L. Onion · Vegetables · bred by ENZA ZADEN

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Early-maturing hybrid with a growing period of 90–95 days. The plant is vigorous, with an upright leaf apparatus and waxy bloom, characterized by high growth vigor and plasticity to growing conditions.

Bulbs are rounded, weighing 130–170 grams, with firm juicy scales. The hybrid possesses resistance to Fusarium, pink rot, and stress factors. Taste is semi-sharp with sweetish notes. Produce is suitable for short-term storage (1–2 months), fresh market sales, and processing.

Grown in open field by direct sowing or transplanting. Recommended plant density is from 0.9 to 1.25 million plants per hectare. The hybrid is suitable for organic farming and belongs to the intermediate-day length variety type.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
ENZA ZADEN 661 Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
ENZA ZADEN UK LIMITED 327 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 67951

    Application
    18 November 2015
    Registration
    11 March 2019
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 017073

    Application
    9 November 2016
    Registration
    12 May 2017
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 17106002

    Application
    17 January 2017
    Registration
    22 February 2019
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 47/15073

    Application
    20 November 2018
    Terminated
    31 May 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 17106002
Terminated
  1. Application filed 17 January 2017
  2. Registered 3 April 2019
  3. Entry closed 12 September 2025

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