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Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) White cabbage · Vegetables · bred by NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid forms compact plants with a well-developed root system. The heads are round in shape, uniform, light green in color with a strong waxy bloom. The leaves are thin, the internal core is short. The average head weight is 2.0–4.0 kg, sometimes reaching 5.0 kg.

The plant possesses genetic resistance to Fusarium, internal necroses, and thrips damage. The produce is distinguished by high keeping quality, maintaining quality during storage for 6–8 months. The recommended planting density is 30–40 thousand plants per hectare.

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Countries of admission

7 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.

QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL Developed the variety
Applicant
NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. (NL) 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

    № 255231

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № KWI375/8163

    Application
    3 December 1992
    Registration
    17 May 1994
  • CZ Czechia Protection expired

    № 2545

    Application
    2 January 1995
    Registration
    13 May 1997
    Terminated
    13 May 2007
  • SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

    № 296R121

    Application
    29 December 1995
    Registration
    26 March 1998
    Terminated
    31 December 2008
  • PL Poland Terminated

    № SR W1617

    Application
    31 December 1995
    Registration
    26 February 1998
    Terminated
    31 December 2004
  • HU Hungary Terminated

    № 140016

    Application
    18 March 1998
    Registration
    20 May 1998
    Terminated
    25 April 2010
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 31530

    Application
    21 May 1998
    Registration
    25 January 2002
  • BY Belarus Active

    № 2003215

    Application
    18 April 2003
    Registration
    1 January 2006
  • MD Moldova Terminated

    № 0911336

    Application
    2 February 2004
    Terminated
    5 December 2018
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 911336

    Application
    2 February 2004
  • BG Bulgaria Protection expired

    № 1085/39

    Application
    17 January 2005
    Registration
    6 April 2006

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