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Galwen

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to the Oak leaf type (Feuille de Chêne) and forms a dense rosette with a diameter of 20–25 cm. The foliage has a shiny red color and is characterized by a tender texture and a mild taste with low bitterness. The average weight of a marketable plant is 200–300 grams.

The variety possesses high resistance (HR) to downy mildew strains Bl:29–40EU (or up to 41EU) and the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0). It also has intermediate resistance (IR) to Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae (races 1 and 4).

The variety is intended for the professional fresh produce market and is adapted for cultivation under cover.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 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.

  • FR France Active

    № 4079108

    Application
    29 May 2024
    Registration
    1 January 2026

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20241689
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 17 July 2024
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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