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Cichorium endivia L. Endive · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has a finely curled, three-dimensional leaf shape with a narrow midrib and a clean rosette base. Possesses a medium to high vigor level.

The variety is intended for spring harvests and is also suitable for winter production. Exhibits resistance to bolting during cold hour accumulation and high resistance to tip burn.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Rijk Zwaan France SARL (FR) 566 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

№ 309997

Registration

30 April 2025
FR France Active

№ 4077074

Application

1 August 2023

Registration

1 January 2025

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	309997	—	30 April 2025	—	Active
FR France	4077074	1 August 2023	1 January 2025	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20232047

Active

Application filed 29 September 2023
Registered 16 June 2025
Currently active indefinite in the register

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