Variegata di Lusia

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Cichorium intybus L. Chicory · Vegetables · bred by C. E. Zimmermann (US)

also searched as: вариегата ди лусиа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to traditional Italian types. The period from germination to technical maturity varies from 75 to 120 days. The plant forms round heads, which can be either dense or loose. The leaf blade is light green with characteristic wine-red spots.

The plant possesses cold hardiness and is adapted for cultivation in cool climates; resistance to heat is also noted. The leaves have a crunchy texture and a slight bitterness characteristic of chicory.

The variety is intended for use as a salad crop. Cultivation is possible both in the open field during the summer period and in protected cultivation in autumn and winter.

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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.

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: C. E. Zimmermann (US) 21 Developed the variety
Applicant: C. E. Zimmermann (US) 21 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: CONSORZIO SATIVA SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA / ESASEM SPA / VERISEM ITALIA S.R.L. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

SI Slovenia Protection expired

№ CCI007

Terminated

1 January 2005
IT Italy Active

№ 001545_O 001545

Registration

20 June 1977

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
SI Slovenia	CCI007	—	—	1 January 2005	Protection expired
IT Italy	001545_O 001545	—	20 June 1977	—	Active

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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