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Mestiza

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Nunhems B.V.

also searched as: местиза

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is medium to large, forming a dense head of good size with dark green leaves and a light-colored core. The variety is intended for both fresh market sales and processing for fourth-range products.

Recommended for autumn planting and harvest during the winter period. Possesses high resistance to lettuce downy mildew (races Bl:16–39EU), Lettuce necrotic stunt virus (LNSV), and Fusarium wilt (race Fol:4).

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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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Nunhems B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Nunhems B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Nunhems B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Nunhems B.V. 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

    № 272996

    Registration
    20 February 2013
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA2992

    Application
    15 June 2011
    Registration
    20 February 2013

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA2992
Active
  1. Application filed 15 June 2011
  2. Registered 20 February 2013
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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