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Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group Garden beet · Vegetables · bred by Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

also searched as: детроит

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season, the period from emergence to harvest is 100–110 days, though the timing can vary from 80 to 120 days. The leaf rosette is compact, semi-erect, and of medium height. Root vegetables have a round uniform shape, smooth dark red skin, and juicy uniform flesh of the same color without pronounced zoning.

The weight of the root vegetable is 110–250 g, reaching 300–400 g in individual cases. The fruits contain 12–14% sugar and 17–20% dry matter. The variety is resistant to bolting and foliage diseases, and possesses good keeping quality for up to 7–7.5 months.

The variety has a universal purpose: it is suitable for fresh consumption, culinary processing, and canning. The name often encompasses a group of varieties with similar characteristics.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Semenarna Ljubljana (SI) 313 Developed the variety
Applicant
ZORZI SEMENTI SRL. 26 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ZAO 'KOMPANIYa LANS' / OOO 'AGROFIRMA POISK' Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 000054_O 000054

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    22 June 1991
  • HR Croatia Protection expired

    № 1006051

    Terminated
    30 June 2013
  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № BTC004

    Terminated
    1 January 2005
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 28197

    Application
    16 March 1994
    Registration
    27 March 1997

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