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Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt Napa cabbage · Vegetables · bred by Sakata Seed Corporation

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The period from sowing to harvest is 55–62 days. The heads have a dense structure, light green outer leaves, and a pale yellow or white-green interior. The leaf texture is crispy and soft.

The hybrid possesses resistance to bolting and tipburn. Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and bacterial spot has been noted.

The variety is suitable for cultivation in open field and protected cultivation throughout the season in a temperate climate. It is used primarily for fresh consumption.

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Countries of admission

3 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

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SAKATA SEED CORPORATION 1 419 Developed the variety
Applicant
Sakata Seed Corporation (JP) 269 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Sakata Seed Corporation (JP) 269 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

    № 256211

  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 113/5

    Application
    28 December 1989
    Terminated
    30 April 2000
  • NO Norway Terminated

    № A463

    Application
    1 January 1995
    Registration
    1 January 1995
    Terminated
    13 August 1997
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № RCK5/12261

    Application
    29 November 1999
    Terminated
    31 July 2019
  • CZ Czechia Protection expired

    № 5932

    Application
    23 October 2000
    Registration
    6 February 2003
    Terminated
    6 February 2013

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