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Allium cepa L. Onion · Vegetables · bred by John Constable

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for winter sowing in September–October with subsequent harvesting in June–July. The plant reaches a height of 30–40 cm. The bulbs have a round or round-flattened shape, are characterized by good density and uniformity, and are covered with dense amber-colored scales.

The bulb flesh is white, juicy, and has a semi-sharp taste. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, and processing. The harvest can be stored for up to 6–8 months under proper storage conditions.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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application no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
John Constable 4 Developed the variety
Applicant
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 23 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD 68 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 23 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 Terminated

    № 47/194

    Terminated
    30 August 2005
  • UA Ukraine Application submitted

    № 13106008

    Application
    11 January 2013
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 67809

    Application
    13 November 2015
    Registration
    11 March 2019
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 47/11611

    Application
    16 October 2018
    Registration
    30 November 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 13106008
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 11 January 2013
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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