Opal

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Cynara cardunculus L. Cardoon · Vegetables · bred by Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Opal variety belongs to early hybrid artichoke varieties. Morphologically, it is an improved form of the "Violet de Provence" type, superior to the original type in inflorescence size.

The plant has high productivity and is intended for fresh consumption as a gourmet product. Due to its early maturation, the variety is suitable for cultivation in regions with mild climates for harvesting in late autumn or the winter period.

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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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) 166 Developed the variety
Applicant: Nunhems Tohumculuk A.S. 217 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) 166 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Nunhems Tohumculuk A.S. 217 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

№ Opal_CYNARA SCOLYMUS

Registration

9 July 2003
QZ European Union Active

№ 268784

Registration

6 May 2002
NL Netherlands Active

№ ATS9/13969

Application

1 May 2002

Registration

3 June 2002
AR Argentina Active

№ 012266

Application

12 November 2009

Registration

5 March 2010

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
TR Turkey	Opal_CYNARA SCOLYMUS	—	9 July 2003	—	Active
QZ European Union	268784	—	6 May 2002	—	Active
NL Netherlands	ATS9/13969	1 May 2002	3 June 2002	—	Active
AR Argentina	012266	12 November 2009	5 March 2010	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 19981710

Active

Application filed 13 November 1998
Registered 6 May 2002
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

breeder code opal

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Registry records

Total records: 7
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 2002

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