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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Iceberg type and forms medium or large-sized heads. It is distinguished by high plasticity, which allows it to be grown in various conditions, while showing excellent results on heavy soils.

Intended for culinary use. Recommended growing periods fall at the beginning of the summer and early autumn seasons.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

    № 273364

    Registration
    30 September 2011
    Terminated
    9 September 2020
  • NL Netherlands Withdrawn

    № SLA2538/18034

    Application
    15 October 2007
    Terminated
    24 February 2009
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № SLA2740/19232

    Application
    24 February 2009
    Registration
    30 March 2011
    Terminated
    9 September 2020
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 63125

    Application
    29 November 2013
    Registration
    12 January 2015

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA2538
Withdrawn
  1. Application filed 15 October 2007
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 23 February 2009

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