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

also searched as: рафаел

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms dense, shiny dark green leaves with fine ribs. The diameter of the formed head is 25–30 cm. The leaves have a crunchy texture and a sweet taste.

The variety has high resistance to bolting, downy mildew, Fusarium, lettuce mosaic virus, necrosis, and root twisting. It exhibits plasticity when grown under conditions of high solar activity.

The variety is suitable for open field, protected cultivation, and hydroponics. It is intended for sale as whole heads, hearts, or individual leaves and tolerates transportation well.

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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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
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

    № 273713

    Registration
    7 February 2011
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA2668/18715

    Application
    21 July 2008
    Registration
    23 February 2011
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 61444

    Application
    9 September 2013
    Registration
    12 January 2015
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 19/12562

    Application
    5 October 2018
    Registration
    30 November 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA2668
Active
  1. Application filed 21 July 2008
  2. Registered 23 February 2011
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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