Merga

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Apium graveolens L. var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaud. Celeriac · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

also searched as: мерга

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has vertically arranged dark green leaves with a small attachment point, which simplifies the harvesting and cleaning process. Root crops are characterized by the resistance of the flesh to browning during processing and slicing.

The plant possesses resistance to bolting, adverse growing conditions, Septoria, and viral mosaic. The variety is suitable for manual and mechanized harvesting and is intended for the fresh market, storage, and industrial processing.

The recommended planting density is 70–85 thousand plants per 1 hectare. Cultivation by direct sowing into the soil in early May is permitted.

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Countries of admission

3 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.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel 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.

QZ European Union Active

№ 251566

Registration

11 January 2018
NL Netherlands Active

№ SLK21

Application

2 February 2016

Registration

11 January 2018
UA Ukraine Active

№ 18201001

Application

21 May 2018

Registration

23 April 2019

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	251566	—	11 January 2018	—	Active
NL Netherlands	SLK21	2 February 2016	11 January 2018	—	Active
UA Ukraine	18201001	21 May 2018	23 April 2019	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLK21

Active

Application filed 2 February 2016
Registered 11 January 2018
Currently active indefinite in the register

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