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Western Giant

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Allium cepa L. Onion · Vegetables · bred by Nick Dragoescu

also searched as: вестерн гиант

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid forms bulbs of a slightly elongated spherical shape, covered with light brown scales. The size of the bulbs is classified as large or very large. The variety demonstrates stable yield indicators when grown in the conditions of the USA.

The plant possesses genetic resistance to pink root rot and moderate resistance to Fusarium basal rot. There is an ornamental variety of onion with the same name, distinguished by white inflorescences and a stem height of up to 1.4 meters, which is not a vegetable crop.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Nick Dragoescu 4 Developed the variety
Applicant
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE S.A.S. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE S.A.S. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE S.A.S. 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

    № 51186

    Application
    28 November 2008
    Registration
    29 December 2011
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 08041023

    Application
    15 December 2008
    Terminated
    19 January 2017

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 08041023
Terminated
  1. Application filed 15 December 2008
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 1 August 2013

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