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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Graines Gautier SA (FR)

also searched as: кармен

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms a voluminous and heavy head consisting of thick, shiny, finely blistered red leaves. Upon reaching marketable maturity, the head weight can reach approximately 300 g. The plant possesses high resistance to bolting, which allows it to be grown in spring, summer, and autumn.

The plant is characterized by heat tolerance and resistance to marginal leaf burn, as well as intermediate resistance to Lettuce mosaic virus. The recommended planting density is 14 plants per 1 m² with a spacing of 25x30 cm.

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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 no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Graines Gautier SA (FR) 305 Developed the variety
Applicant
ZELSEED spol. s r.o., SK 117 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Gautier Semences SAS (FR) 826 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
ZELSEED spol. s r.o., SK 117 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

    № 270896

  • FR France Active

    № 0062738

    Application
    23 June 1989
    Registration
    1 January 1991
  • SK Slovak Republic Active

    № 299R059

    Application
    15 December 1998
    Registration
    27 March 2001

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 8760
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 1 August 1989
  2. Registered 25 August 1992
  3. Entry closed 25 August 2017

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