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Sylvesta

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by NUNHEMS ZADEN B.V.

also searched as: силвеста

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to the butterhead lettuce type. It forms medium-sized heads, and the leaves are colored mid-green. The variety is characterized by its ability to form heavy and dense heads, as well as resistance to bolting.

The variety possesses high resistance (HR) to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races 16, 17, 19, 21, 23EU and lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype 0. It shows intermediate resistance (IR) to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV: 1) and also possesses tolerance to green leaf aphid.

Intended for professional cultivation, including in the open field. Suitable for growing over a long period — from early spring to late autumn.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
NUNHEMS ZADEN B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Nunhems B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Graines Voltz S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - GRAINES VOLTZ SA 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

    № 274398

    Registration
    8 May 2012
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA1139/11671

    Application
    4 February 1999
    Registration
    12 March 2000
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 19/12013

    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.

European Union № 19990203
Active
  1. Application filed 15 February 1999
  2. Registered 17 June 2002
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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