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Megaton

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Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) White cabbage · Vegetables · bred by Bejo Zaden B.V. (NL)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The period from full emergence to technical maturity is 136–168 days; there is also data on a maturation period of 100–110 days from transplanting. The plant forms a large leaf rosette and round-flat heads with a white juicy internal structure and a short stump up to 15 cm.

The hybrid is characterized by a high sugar content, which makes it preferable for fermentation and processing; it is also suitable for fresh consumption. The storage period is limited to 3–4 months. The plant possesses a powerful root system, is resistant to Fusarium wilt, cracking, temperature fluctuations and drought; in some data, resistance to grey mold and clubroot is noted.

The plant is demanding regarding soil fertility and regular irrigation. The recommended planting density is 25–35 thousand plants per 1 hectare.

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Countries of admission

9 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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Bejo Zaden B.V. (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
Metgen Tohumculuk Ltd.Sti. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Metgen Tohumculuk Ltd.Sti. 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

    № 255282

  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № BRA038

    Terminated
    1 January 2005
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Megaton_BRASSICA OLERACEAE L.CONVAR.CAPITATA(L.)ALEF.VAR.ALBA DC

    Registration
    7 February 1996
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № KWI385/7068

    Application
    24 December 1990
    Registration
    20 August 1992
  • CZ Czechia Protection expired

    № 1356

    Application
    23 December 1992
    Registration
    21 April 1995
    Terminated
    15 August 2007
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 27440

    Application
    30 December 1992
    Registration
    9 February 1996
  • SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

    № 193R019

    Application
    4 March 1993
    Registration
    22 March 1995
    Terminated
    31 December 2015
  • LT Lithuania Terminated

    № D-041

    Application
    11 February 1994
    Registration
    5 March 1998
    Terminated
    19 March 2004
  • PL Poland Terminated

    № SR W1378

    Application
    30 December 1994
    Registration
    10 March 1997
    Terminated
    31 December 2004
  • HU Hungary Terminated

    № 294434

    Application
    30 March 1998
    Registration
    20 May 1998
    Terminated
    6 December 2004
  • BG Bulgaria Terminated

    № 1058/36

    Application
    30 December 2005
    Registration
    30 December 2005
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 912492

    Application
    15 February 2010
  • MD Moldova Terminated

    № 0912492

    Application
    15 February 2010
    Terminated
    25 November 2020
  • BY Belarus Active

    № 2014567

    Application
    20 September 2014
    Registration
    1 January 2015

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