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Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt Napa cabbage · Vegetables · bred by TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Early-maturing hybrid with a vegetation period from 43 to 60 days. The plant forms compact and dense cylindrical or barrel-shaped heads with light green leaf coloration. The weight of a marketable head is from 1.0 to 2.5 kg.

The variety possesses resistance to bolting, cracking, internal necrosis, and heat stress. It is distinguished by a tender and juicy core. Suitable for cultivation in open field, film shelters, and greenhouses during spring-summer and autumn periods, as well as for fresh consumption and storage for up to 5 months.

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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.

QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI 40 Developed the variety
Applicant
Takii Europe B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Takii & Co. Ltd. 19 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

    № 256298

    Registration
    2 September 2004
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № RCK54/14538

    Application
    25 February 2003
    Registration
    2 September 2004
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 113/15882

    Application
    27 December 2018
    Registration
    31 January 2019

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