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Spitfire

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Capsicum annuum L. Bell pepper · Vegetables · bred by Terry Berke

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a hybrid (F1), the growing period to technical maturity is 60–85 days. The plant is vigorous, actively growing, reaching a height of 60–75 cm.

The fruits are large, long, weighing 60–75 grams, possessing thick skin and moderate pungency (90–130 Scoville units). The variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground and containers; the fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, frying, grilling, and processing.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Terry Berke. 40 Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds 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

    № 260105

    Registration
    30 July 2007
    Terminated
    30 July 2015
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № PPS781/5763

    Application
    14 March 1988
    Registration
    21 April 1990
    Terminated
    30 July 2015

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Mexico № 3007
Active
  1. Application filed 1 August 2019
  2. Registered 10 August 2020
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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