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Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa L. Leaf lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Henk Driessen

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms a large, dense rosette of light green curly leaves without veins. The plant is characterized by rapid development of the root system and above-ground mass. The leaves have a delicate taste, fresh aroma, and a crispy and firm texture.

The variety is resistant to bolting, tip burn, and low temperatures; sowing is permitted when soil temperature reaches +5°C. It possesses resistance to downy mildew (HR Bl:16-26, 28, 32), root rot (Nr:0), and lettuce mosaic virus (IR LMV:1).

Intended for cultivation in open field during the spring-autumn period, and is also suitable for year-round cultivation, including organic farming. Produce is used for fresh market sale and industrial processing.

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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.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Henk Driessen 65 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

Admission to trade

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

UA Ukraine Active

№ 19120005

Application

11 May 2019

Registration

27 August 2020

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
UA Ukraine	19120005	11 May 2019	27 August 2020	—	Active

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Breeder

Henk Driessen

breeder code E01F.4581

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Registry records

Total records: 1
Jurisdictions shown: 1
First registration: 2020

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