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Excelsior

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Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber · Vegetables · bred by MAZEREEUW Jaap, NL

also searched as: екскелсиор

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is of the parthenocarpic type and does not require insect pollination. It is indeterminate, has a strong root system and an open-type bush with moderately developed lateral shoots. The variety is early or mid-early maturing with a ripening period from 40 to 60 days.

The fruits are of the gherkin type, have an elongated-oval or cylindrical shape and a dark green color. The fruit surface is glossy with large tubercles, and the length is 10–12 cm. The hybrid shows resistance to powdery mildew and temperature or water stresses.

The variety is intended for universal use, including fresh consumption, pickling and canning. It is suitable for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouses, including when using vertical systems.

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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.

QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
MAZEREEUW Jaap, NL 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

    № 266977

    Registration
    20 June 2007
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № AGR121/16448

    Application
    25 November 2005
    Registration
    20 June 2007
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 05035038

    Application
    26 December 2005
    Registration
    11 January 2007
    Terminated
    12 September 2025
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 0891679

    Application
    30 March 2006
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 45571

    Application
    20 September 2006
    Registration
    28 January 2010

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