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May Queen

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables

also searched as: маи квин

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the butterhead lettuce type. It forms compact, dense, medium-sized heads with tender, soft light-green leaves, often with a reddish tinge at the edges. The heart of the head is cream-colored, sometimes with a pinkish tint. The taste is characterized as mild and sweetish.

The period from sowing to harvest is approximately 50–60 days. The variety is slow to bolt, resistant to foliage diseases and capable of withstanding frosts down to -5°C. Recommended for spring, summer and autumn sowings, suitable for obtaining an early harvest.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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application 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant
SEMENARNA LJUBLJANA, D.O.O. 170 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
SEMENARNA LJUBLJANA, D.O.O. 170 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 19/185

    Registration
    1 July 1973
  • HR Croatia Protection expired

    № 1006199

    Terminated
    30 June 2013
  • SI Slovenia Application submitted

    № LAC025

    Application
    23 January 2025

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