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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms large and dense heads with crisp leaves of tender texture. The variety is considered hardy, its maturation period is about 55 days. The recommended sowing period covers the timeframe from March to July, harvesting is possible from May to October.

The variety possesses resistance to heat and bolting, which allows it to be grown over a long season in the open field or containers due to its compact vertical growth. Historically known since the end of the 19th century, it is intended for fresh consumption in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

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Countries of admission

3 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 terminated 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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant
MR FOTHERGILL S SEEDS LTD 119 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Punto Toh. San. ve Tic. Ltd. sti. 5 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 000431_O 000431

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    4 February 1999
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 270496

  • TR Turkey Active

    № Ballon

    Registration
    29 April 2015
  • FR France Active

    № 0092057

    Application
    1 December 1950
    Registration
    1 January 1952
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 19/15946

    Application
    27 December 2018
    Registration
    31 January 2019

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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Nearby in the species list Baldin, Balduino, Baleron, Balesta, Balisto, Ballada, Balladina, Ballerina, Ballet, Ballezta, Ballon di Bougival, Ballora, Balmaceda, Balmain, Balmita, Balmoral, Balokanas, Balsac, Baltar, Baltic

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