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Stark Earliest

Protection expired

Malus Mill. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Bonner, Douglas

also searched as: старк еарлиест

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is medium-sized, reaching a height of 2–4 meters; the crown can be both narrow-pyramidal and broad. The variety is characterized by an early fruit ripening period, with fruits usually maturing in the second ten-day period of July.

The fruits have average transportability and are recommended primarily for fresh consumption or for rapid processing into juices, jams, and compotes. The winter hardiness of the plant is estimated as average; high resistance to powdery mildew and brown spot is noted.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Bonner, Douglas 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Bonner, Douglas 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Stark Bros Nurseries & Orchard Co.|Louisiana, MO 63353 147 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • SK Slovak Republic Terminated

    № 765

    Application
    15 October 1967
    Registration
    1 January 1970
    Terminated
    31 December 1985

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 30202210279205
Protection expired
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered 19 September 1944
  3. Entry closed 19 September 1961

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