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Romy

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Allium cepa L. Onion · Vegetables · bred by Kees Hoogzand

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Mid-early variety with a period from emergence to maturity of 75–85 days; it matures earlier when sown before winter. Leaf rosette is neat, leaves are narrow, tender, green in color with a weak waxy bloom. The plant is resistant to bolting and fungal diseases.

Bulbs are round, uniform, single-centered, with a thin neck. Dry scales are dark red, almost burgundy, succulent scales have a red hue. The average bulb weight is 80–110 g.

Taste is semi-sharp, with sweet notes. The variety is distinguished by high density, durable skin, and high dry matter content, which ensures storage life of up to 9–10 months. Yield varies within the range of 232–368 c/ha. Purpose is universal: for fresh consumption, pickling, and storage.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Kees Hoogzand 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
V.O.F. HOOGZANG UIENHANDEL 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
V.O.F. Hoogzand Uienhandel 2 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
V.O.F. HOOGZANG UIENHANDEL / T.O.P. ONIONSETS B.V. 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

    № 57066

    Application
    22 November 2011
    Registration
    2 February 2015
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 13106010

    Application
    11 January 2013
    Terminated
    3 January 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 13106010
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 11 January 2013
  2. Registered —
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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