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Rossa scura di Brunswick

Terminated

Allium cepa L. Onion · Vegetables

also searched as: росса скура ди брунсвик

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has been known since the 1870s and is historically linked to the German city of Braunschweig. In international classification, the names Rossa scura di Brunswick, Брунсвик, Braunschweiger dunkelblutrote, and Rouge foncé are grouped together.

The bulbs have a round-flat shape and dry scales of an intense dark red color. The flesh is succulent with a semi-pungent taste. Under favorable growing conditions, the weight of the bulbs reaches 115 g or more.

The plant is a low-maintenance variety that shows resistance to diseases and pests. The variety is intended for fresh consumption and culinary processing, and it tolerates long-term storage well.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Admission to trade

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

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 000280_O 000280

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    22 June 1991

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