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Balboa

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

also searched as: балбоа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the mini-romaine category and is characterized by a high degree of plant uniformity. It possesses an attractive shape and large caliber, which is particularly pronounced when grown during the winter period. The variety demonstrates good resistance to tip burn and bolting, ensuring a high percentage of marketable yield.

The plant possesses a complex of resistances to pathogens, including downy mildew, lettuce aphid, Fusarium wilt, and lettuce mosaic virus. The variety is considered well-established in the mini-romaine line and is oriented toward professional use in winter growing cycles.

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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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 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

    № 270489

    Registration
    18 March 2016
  • FR France Active

    № 4055232

    Application
    8 April 2014
    Registration
    1 January 2016

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20140995
Active
  1. Application filed 10 April 2014
  2. Registered 10 May 2016
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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