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Lucullo

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group Swiss chard · Vegetables

also searched as: лукулло

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season or mid-early, with a vegetation period of 55–70 days. The plant forms a spreading leaf rosette up to 35–40 cm high. Leaves are large, fleshy, dark green with a wavy surface. Petioles are wide, succulent, white; no root crop is formed.

The plant is characterized by cold hardiness, tolerates light frosts and short-term drought, and possesses resistance to bolting and a number of diseases. The leaves are consumed like spinach, and the petioles are cooked like asparagus. Due to its ornamental appearance, the variety is used in landscape design for decorating flower beds and borders.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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terminated no record

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

Admission to trade

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

  • HR Croatia Protection expired

    № 1006190

    Terminated
    30 June 2013
  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 000046_O 000046

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    4 February 1999
  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № BTV002

    Terminated
    1 January 2005

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