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Opal

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Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) Cauliflower · Vegetables · bred by Nort Khadlier

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Early hybrid with a vegetation period of 45 to 60 days after transplanting. The plant is vigorous, possesses a developed root system, which ensures good adaptability to various growing conditions and resistance to temperature fluctuations.

The heads have a dense fine-grained structure, a round or oval shape, and a snow-white color. The average weight of one head is from 0.6 to 1.5 kg. The hybrid is distinguished by high immunity to the main diseases of the crop and the ability to maintain freshness for a long time after harvest.

The variety is intended for cultivation in open field and protected cultivation, including the use of plastic covers and agrofibre. The recommended planting density is 35–40 thousand plants per hectare. The produce is suitable for culinary processing and freezing.

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Countries of admission

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

Parties

Breeder
Nort Khadlier 8 Developed the variety
Applicant
Rijk Zwaan Welver GmbH 167 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Rijk Zwaan Welver GmbH 167 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 04029002

    Application
    9 March 2004

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 04029002
Terminated
  1. Application filed 9 March 2004
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 31 December 2014

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