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Tuska

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Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: туска

Variety description

10 August 2026

Tuska is a semi-heading Lollo Rossa type leaf lettuce that forms dense and voluminous rosettes. The leaves are finely serrated at the edges and have an intense cherry-red color with good color penetration into the center of the rosette. The taste profile is characterized by the absence of bitterness.

The growing period is from 40 to 60 days. The variety possesses high resistance to downy mildew races Bl:16–26, 28, 32, lettuce aphid Nr:0, as well as to tip burn, bolting, and low positive temperatures.

The plant is characterized by high plasticity and is suitable for year-round cultivation in open field and protected cultivation, as well as in hydroponics. The produce is suitable for sale on the fresh market and for industrial processing, and possesses good transportability.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

    № 274640

    Registration
    2 April 2012
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Tuska

    Registration
    30 May 2012
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SLA2534/18011

    Application
    8 October 2007
    Registration
    1 December 2009
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 65436

    Application
    24 November 2014
    Registration
    28 December 2015
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 19/15051

    Application
    20 November 2018
    Registration
    31 December 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SLA2534
Active
  1. Application filed 5 October 2007
  2. Registered 1 December 2009
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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