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Detroit dark red 2

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

also searched as: детроит дарк ред 2

Variety description

10 August 2026

The growing season of the variety is from 85 to 100 days. Root crops have a smooth surface, a deep burgundy color, and a dense, tender flesh structure. The plant forms a small rosette of leaves.

The variety possesses plasticity to various soil types and climatic conditions, and exhibits resistance to bolting and downy mildew. It is intended for fresh consumption, all types of culinary processing, canning, and juice production.

This variety is an improved selection form of the "Detroit" group and is distinguished by the uniformity of root crops, good taste, and high sugar content.

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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.

QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
VILMORIN 856 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
S.A.I.S. SOCIETA' AGRICOLA ITALIANA SEMENTI 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 Active

    № 001902_O 001902

    Registration
    22 June 1991
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 251851

  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № BTC004

    Terminated
    1 January 2005
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 49/13646

    Application
    27 December 2018
    Registration
    31 January 2019

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