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Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber · Vegetables · bred by Matthijs Groot

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Early-maturing parthenocarpic hybrid intended for professional and amateur cultivation in film and heated greenhouses. The period from germination to the onset of fruiting is 37–45 days. The plant is indeterminate, well-balanced, with a powerful root system and short lateral shoots.

The flowering type is multi-flowering, with 2 to 4 ovaries forming in the leaf axil. Fruits are cylindrical, 10–12 cm long and 100–120 g in weight, dark green, large-tuberculate, and heavily spined. The flesh is juicy, without bitterness or hollows. The hybrid is resistant to Cladosporium cucumerinum, cucumber mosaic virus, cucumber vein yellowing virus, cucumber green mottle mosaic virus, and powdery mildew.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Matthijs Groot 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

    № 266848

    Registration
    6 January 2020
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 65449

    Application
    24 November 2014
    Registration
    28 December 2015
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 15110010

    Application
    2 November 2015
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 0893960

    Application
    17 February 2016
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № AGR282

    Application
    9 January 2018
    Registration
    6 January 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 15110010
Terminated
  1. Application filed 2 November 2015
  2. Registered 15 May 2017
  3. Entry closed 16 June 2020

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