Calypso

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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by VILMORIN, S.A.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety has a bush-type plant habit with a height of 45–60 cm. It belongs to the category of open-pollinated "Yin-Yang" type varieties (also known as "Orca"). The vegetation period is from 70 to 95 days.

The pods are large, containing 4–6 round, smooth seeds with black and white coloration, which increase in size during heat treatment. The variety has a creamy texture and a "potato-like" flavor.

The plant is undemanding, adapts to various conditions, and exhibits intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt and bolting.

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Countries of admission

4 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: VILMORIN, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant: VILMORIN, S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: VILMORIN, S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR) 775 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

№ 283413

Registration

19 August 1992
FR France Active

№ 0064180

Application

27 August 1990

Registration

1 January 1992
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ 7598

Application

6 November 1991

Terminated

25 April 2001

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	283413	—	19 August 1992	—	Active
FR France	0064180	27 August 1990	1 January 1992	—	Active
NL Netherlands	7598	6 November 1991	—	25 April 2001	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 9870

Terminated

Application filed 27 September 1990
Registered 25 February 1994
Entry closed 10 February 1999

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