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Purple Sun

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Daucus carota L. Carrot · Vegetables · bred by BEJO ZADEN

also searched as: пурпле сун

Variety description

10 August 2026

The growing period is from 75 to 95 days. The root crops have a spindle-shaped elongated-conical shape 22–30 cm long and 3–3.5 cm in diameter with a weight of 120–190 g. The color is intense purple on the outside and inside, the texture is crunchy. The plant forms a semi-spreading leaf rosette.

The hybrid is intended for fresh consumption, culinary use, freezing, and long-term storage. Suitable for mechanical harvesting due to strong tops. Shows high resistance to bolting and cracking, as well as moderate resistance to Pythium.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
BEJO ZADEN BV 3 830 Developed the variety
Applicant
BEJO ZADEN BV 3 830 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Bejo Zaden B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - BEJO ZADEN 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

    № 269645

    Registration
    18 April 2011
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Purple Sun

    Registration
    23 February 2012
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WRT394/19055

    Application
    7 January 2009
    Registration
    18 April 2011
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 74/10620

    Application
    3 August 2018
    Registration
    30 September 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WRT394
Active
  1. Application filed 7 January 2009
  2. Registered 18 April 2011
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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