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Estelle

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Nunza BV (NL)

also searched as: естелле

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Estelle variety belongs to the head lettuce group (Lactuca sativa var. capitata). The plant forms a dense rosette of rounded leaves, reaching a height and width of 20–30 cm under optimal conditions.

Cultivation requires sunny sites with permeable, nutrient-rich soil. Sowing is possible from February to August, maintaining a row spacing of approximately 25 cm. Seedlings emerge in 6–15 days at a soil temperature of 10–16°C.

The plant is used fresh for preparing salads. Harvesting can begin from April.

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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.

terminated 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Nunza BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
Semences Nunhems SARL (FR) 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Nunhems B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Nunza BV (NL) 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 Terminated

    № 271541

    Registration
    2 November 2002
    Terminated
    7 July 2023
  • FR France Terminated

    № 0050975

    Application
    1 June 1989
    Registration
    1 January 1975
    Terminated
    1 January 1989
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA1240/13597

    Application
    7 December 2001
    Registration
    2 November 2002
    Terminated
    7 July 2023
  • FR France Withdrawn

    № 1010382

    Application
    30 April 2002
    Terminated
    15 April 2003

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 810
Terminated
  1. Application filed 18 July 1974
  2. Registered 11 February 1976
  3. Entry closed 25 February 1988

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