Darksun

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Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid produces bright dark-green fruits 15–17 cm in length. Blue Leaf™ series plants have a dark blue-green leaf shade, which contributes to their health throughout long production cycles.

The plant possesses high resistance to Cladosporium cucumerinum and powdery mildew. Intermediate resistance is noted to cucumber mosaic virus, cucumber vein yellowing virus, cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, as well as papaya ringspot virus and zucchini yellow mosaic virus.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 B.V. 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 Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel 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 Active

№ 318863

Registration

25 November 2025
NL Netherlands Active

№ KMK1558

Application

27 March 2023

Registration

25 November 2025

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	318863	—	25 November 2025	—	Active
NL Netherlands	KMK1558	27 March 2023	25 November 2025	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № KMK1558

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Application filed 27 March 2023
Registered 25 November 2025
Currently active indefinite in the register

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