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Vitessa

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Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) Curly kale · Vegetables · bred by SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant reaches a height of 30 to 70 cm. The leaves have a characteristic pale green shade and a curled leaf blade. The variety is an open-pollinated variety propagated by seeds.

The variety demonstrates resistance to lodging and possesses frost tolerance down to –8 °C. The produce is suitable for culinary use, as well as for preserving and freezing. In addition to its food purpose, the variety is used as an ornamental crop.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth (+) 77 Developed the variety
Applicant
SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth (+) 77 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SPAETH HANS| Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth (+) 77 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Gartenland Produktion GmbH Aschersleben 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 Terminated

    № 252182

    Registration
    20 December 2012
    Terminated
    26 November 2020
  • DE Germany Terminated

    № KOG 00013

    Application
    27 December 2011
    Registration
    20 December 2012
    Terminated
    26 November 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № KOG 00013
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 3 April 1975
  2. Registered 6 July 1976
  3. Entry closed 31 December 2001

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