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English Giant

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Brassica napus L. Rapeseed · Agricultural · bred by W A CHURCH (BURES) LTD

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a leafy vegetable form not intended for oilseed production. The plant forms a vigorous rosette of large dark green leaves on a branched stem. Plant height when grown for greens reaches 30–45 cm, and up to 60–90 cm during further development.

The period from seedling transplanting to the first harvest is 30–50 days, with full technical maturity reached 75–120 days after sowing. The variety is distinguished by high hardiness and adaptability, with a potential fresh mass yield reaching 25–50 t/ha.

Used in culinary applications for fresh consumption, in salads and soups, and also as a forage crop for livestock.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QM QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
W.A. Church (Bures) LTD. 64 Developed the variety
Applicant
W.A. Church (Bures) LTD. 64 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
W A CHURCH (BURES) LTD 64 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 35/42

    Registration
    1 July 1973
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № KZB182

    Application
    19 February 2020
    Registration
    23 December 2020

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