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Cichorium endivia L. Endive · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin SA (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Très Fine type, characterized by fine stringy leaves gathered into a voluminous dense rosette. During growth, the heart of the plant is capable of self-blanching to a creamy-white color.

The plant possesses good resistance to bolting and tip burn. The variety is intended for cultivation in open field and under film covers, and is suitable for early production.

The maturity period varies from 45 to 85 days depending on cultivation conditions and product type.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Vilmorin SA (FR) Developed the variety
Applicant: Vilmorin SA (FR) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Vilmorin SA (FR) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 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

№ 260994

Registration

5 June 1990

Terminated

30 June 2025
FR France Terminated

№ 0061608

Application

9 June 1988

Registration

1 January 1990

Terminated

31 December 2022

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	260994	—	5 June 1990	30 June 2025	Terminated
FR France	0061608	9 June 1988	1 January 1990	31 December 2022	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 7866

Protection expired

Application filed 11 July 1988
Registered 28 February 1991
Entry closed 29 February 2016

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