Sun King

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Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) Broccoli · Vegetables · bred by BURPEE NL B.V.

also searched as: сун кинг

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mid-season group with a maturity period of about 71 days. Plant height varies from 35 to 60 cm. It forms dense blue-green heads with a diameter of 15 to 20 cm. After harvesting the central head, the plant produces a large number of side shoots.

The variety has high heat tolerance, which allows it to be grown in warm climates, and it also tolerates light frosts. It is intended for home cultivation, commercial purposes, and is suitable for container growing.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Burpee NL B.V. 89 Developed the variety
Applicant: Burpee NL B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO 83 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

№ 299961

Registration

10 April 2024
GB United Kingdom Application submitted

№ 65/20002

Application

19 April 2014
NL Netherlands Active

№ KBR269

Application

26 October 2022

Registration

10 April 2024

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	299961	—	10 April 2024	—	Active
GB United Kingdom	65/20002	19 April 2014	—	—	Application submitted
NL Netherlands	KBR269	26 October 2022	10 April 2024	—	Active

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Breeder

BURPEE NL B.V.

breeder code BRO 'Sun King'

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Registry records

Total records: 3
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2024

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