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Optima

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin, S.A.

also searched as: оптима

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the butterhead type. The plant forms large, dense, and uniform heads with thick, soft, dark green leaves. A tender, sweet, and well-blanched heart forms inside the head.

The variety matures in 45–52 days. It possesses resistance to tip burn, bottom rot, downy mildew, and bolting, which allows it to be grown during temperature increases. It tolerates post-harvest handling well.

Intended for cultivation in the open field both by professional producers and for sale in fresh produce markets.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Vilmorin, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin, S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vilmorin SA (FR) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Vilmorin SA (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 Terminated

    № 273363

    Terminated
    30 June 2010
  • FR France Terminated

    № 0065415

    Application
    3 October 1991
    Registration
    1 January 1994
    Terminated
    27 July 2007

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 10959
Terminated
  1. Application filed 29 November 1991
  2. Registered 27 June 1994
  3. Entry closed 3 June 1997

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