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

also searched as: шепард

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Oak leaf type from the Salanova series, a feature of which is a large number of small leaves that can be detached with a single cut. The light green plant has an upright habit and a tightly closed base, which facilitates harvesting.

The variety is intended for hydroponic cultivation at high planting density. It has high resistance to tip burn, bolting, downy mildew (races Bl:29–38, 40, 41 EU / Bl:7–10 US) and lettuce aphid (Nr:0). The produce is characterized by high uniformity and a firm leaf structure.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

  • NL Netherlands Application submitted

    № SLA5301

    Application
    8 July 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA5301
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 8 July 2025
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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