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

also searched as: сновбалл

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-early, the vegetation period from sets planting is 90–100 days. The plant reaches a height of 30–45 cm. The bulbs have a round shape, high density, and a completely white color of dry and juicy scales.

The taste quality is characterized as delicate, semi-sharp, with a sweetish aftertaste. The variety is not prone to bolting. It has high resistance to diseases, in particular to downy mildew, however, some sources note a possible weak resistance to powdery mildew.

The purpose of the variety is mainly fresh consumption, use in salads, and pickling. Opinions on the keeping quality of the produce vary: from the possibility of storage for 6–8 months to the classification of the variety as a salad type, not intended for long-term storage.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

application 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
John Constable 4 Developed the variety
Applicant
ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD 68 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD 68 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Application submitted

    № 13106005

    Application
    11 January 2013
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 47/11629

    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 № 13106005
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 11 January 2013
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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