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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

Open-type plant with strong growth and limited lateral shoot length. The vegetation period is 40–42 days. The fruits are dark green, glossy, cylindrical, reaching a length of 15–22 cm with a weight of 180–220 g. The flesh is juicy, crunchy, without bitterness, and with tender seeds.

The hybrid possesses complex resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus, Cucumber vein yellowing virus, powdery mildew, Cladosporium cucumerinum, and Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus. It exhibits high regeneration capacity and resistance to stressful growing conditions. Yield is up to 19–21.4 kg/m².

Intended for cultivation in film and glass greenhouses, including early planting dates. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for processing and pickling.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: RZ Agro, Beograd Submitted the application to the register
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

№ 265940

Registration

2 September 2004
NL Netherlands Active

№ KMK529/14409

Application

21 January 2003

Registration

2 September 2004
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 58840

Application

13 September 2012

Registration

2 February 2015
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-1227/2017-11

Application

23 February 2017

Registration

5 April 2017
BY Belarus Active

№ 2023059

Application

23 September 2022

Registration

1 January 2024

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	265940	—	2 September 2004	—	Active
NL Netherlands	KMK529/14409	21 January 2003	2 September 2004	—	Active
RU Russian Federation	58840	13 September 2012	2 February 2015	—	Active
RS Serbia	320-04-1227/2017-11	23 February 2017	5 April 2017	—	Active
BY Belarus	2023059	23 September 2022	1 January 2024	—	Active

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