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Merveille des quatre saisons

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Sativa coop (IT)

also searched as: мервеилле дес кватре саисонс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms voluminous, moderately dense heads of medium or large size, belonging to the butterhead type. The leaves possess a tender, blistered texture.

The plant is distinguished by high adaptability to various climatic conditions, which allows for cultivation over a long period. The variety exhibits resistance to drought, cold, and premature bolting.

Intended for cultivation in open field and protected cultivation. In addition to fresh consumption, the variety is used in cooking as a decorative element for dishes.

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

Parties

Breeder
Sativa coop (IT) 76 Developed the variety
Applicant
Sativa coop (IT) 76 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
GSN Semences SAS (FR)/Girerd Graines (FR)/Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 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

    № 272991

  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № LAC027

    Terminated
    1 January 2005
  • FR France Active

    № 0092030

    Application
    1 December 1950
    Registration
    1 January 1952

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