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Crimson King

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Ocimum basilicum L. Basil · Vegetables · bred by A L TOZER LTD

also searched as: кримсон кинг

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season, with technical maturity occurring 40–45 days after emergence. The plant is upright, compact, with shortened internodes and a branched root system. It is characterized by increased growth vigor and stable purple leaf coloration without green spots.

The leaves possess an aroma with notes of allspice and clove. The plant is intended for cultivation in open field and protected cultivation, as well as in containers and pots. It is used fresh and dried for cooking and canning.

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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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
A.L. Tozer Ltd. 501 Developed the variety
Applicant
Tozer Seeds Ltd. 174 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Tozer Seeds Ltd. 174 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
A L TOZER LTD 501 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 76441

    Application
    15 November 2018
    Registration
    11 March 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20090471
Active
  1. Application filed 16 March 2009
  2. Registered 19 March 2012
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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