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Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. Rutabaga · Vegetables · bred by TWYFORD SEEDS LTD

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The root crops have a round shape and smooth skin, colored purple in the upper part and yellow in the lower. The flesh is of a creamy-yellow shade, has a tender fine-grained texture and a sweet taste, which becomes more intense after the first frosts.

The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew. The plant forms foliage of low or medium height and short flower stalks. The variety is intended for table use in fresh, boiled, stewed, or baked form.

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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.

QM QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
TWYFORD SEEDS LTD 194 Developed the variety
Applicant
TWYFORD SEEDS LTD 194 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
NL - SEMSEARCH 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

    № 210213

    Registration
    1 November 2013
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 38/74

    Application
    20 January 1994
    Registration
    1 July 1996
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № KLP5

    Application
    27 June 2016
    Registration
    26 June 2017

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 38/74
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 20 January 1994
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 30 June 2021

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