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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms a medium-sized head with intense red leaf coloration, transitioning to a green shade at the base and pale yellow in the center. The head structure is balanced, characterized by good density and a wide, closed base, which is convenient for harvesting and packaging.

The plant is intended for cultivation in the open field from spring to autumn. The variety possesses the Knox™ characteristic, which slows down the browning of leaf cuts, extending the shelf life of the produce. It is distinguished by an early head formation period.

Possesses high resistance to downy mildew races 29–38, 40, 41EU and lettuce aphid, as well as intermediate resistance to lettuce mosaic virus.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel 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

    № 320269

    Registration
    24 December 2025
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA5127

    Application
    12 June 2024
    Registration
    24 December 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA5127
Active
  1. Application filed 12 June 2024
  2. Registered 24 December 2025
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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