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American Purple Top

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Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) Kohlrabi · Vegetables

also searched as: американ пурпле топ

Variety description

10 August 2026

The American Purple Top variety is a classic heirloom swede variety. The roots reach 10–15 cm in diameter. The lower part of the root is yellow or cream-colored, the flesh is firm, tender, and has a sweet taste.

The plant belongs to mid-season crops intended for autumn-winter consumption. The variety is characterized by good keeping quality during storage, and its flesh acquires a yellow-orange hue when heat-treated.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

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

Parties

Maintainer
MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT 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 Terminated

    № 255983

    Registration
    16 January 1996
    Terminated
    26 September 2015
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19730001

    Application
    16 January 1986
    Registration
    16 January 1986
    Terminated
    26 September 2015

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Nearby in the species list 7702, Acitano, Adriana, Alagon, Albastru de Iernut, Alka, All Star, Allegretto, Alme, Ambia, Ametyst, Antolka, Arrubia, Avanti, Avanti F1, Avaya, Aventino, Azur, Azur-Star, Azurit

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