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Tombelo

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

also searched as: томбело

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to the Butterhead type, the vegetation period is about 40 days. Forms large, dense light green heads with tender, juicy and smooth leaves without bitterness. The bottom of the head is flat and closed, which simplifies the harvesting and packaging process.

The variety is characterized by high marketability, long shelf life and transportability. Resistant to downy mildew (races Bl:16–37, 39–41), currant-lettuce aphid (Nr:0), Pemphigus (Pb), and also has intermediate resistance to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1). Resistant to bolting, micro-cracking and internal necrosis.

Intended for cultivation in the open field from early spring to autumn, as well as under film covers. The recommended planting density is 13–16 plants per 1 m². The variety is suitable for mechanical harvesting and often appears under the breeding code 43-116.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

    № 274550

    Registration
    21 January 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA3923

    Application
    1 September 2017
    Registration
    21 January 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA3923
Active
  1. Application filed 1 September 2017
  2. Registered 21 January 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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