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Cynara cardunculus L. Cardoon · Vegetables · bred by Tom G. Kurupas Farming

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained as a result of multiple crossings and mass selection. The plant reaches a height of 1.2–1.5 meters. Its distinguishing features are the glossy emerald-green color of the buds, a complete absence of spines, and the tight arrangement of bracts, which maintain a compact shape and do not open upon ripening.

The plant possesses high uniformity, which allows for obtaining a large volume of marketable buds for standardized packaging. The variety is free from a tendency to produce defective albino seedlings. In regions with a mild climate (USDA hardiness zone 7 and above), the crop can be grown as a perennial.

The seeds of this variety are grey or greyish-medium in color. The variety is intended for food production—unopened flower buds—and is suitable for industrial cultivation, as well as for harvesting when grown from seeds.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Tom G. Kurupas Farming 1 Developed the variety
Applicant: United Genetics Turkey Tohum Fide A.S. 155 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Tom G. Kurupas Farming 1 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: United Genetics Turkey Tohum Fide A.s. 155 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

TR Turkey Active

№ Emerald_CYNARA SCOLYMUS

Registration

12 October 2005
FR France Withdrawn

№ 1016172

Application

3 November 2004

Terminated

20 February 2006

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
TR Turkey	Emerald_CYNARA SCOLYMUS	—	12 October 2005	—	Active
FR France	1016172	3 November 2004	—	20 February 2006	Withdrawn

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 9100220

Protection expired

Application filed 23 July 1991
Registered 31 July 1992
Entry closed 31 July 2010

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Breeder

Tom G. Kurupas Farming

breeder code TK-102

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Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 1992

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