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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a bush plant with a strong, upright habit. The vegetation period from sowing to harvest is approximately 65 days.

The golden-yellow pods reach 16–18 cm in length and 8–10 mm in diameter, distinguished by their fleshiness. The variety produces black seeds and is suitable for fresh consumption, canning, and freezing.

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Countries of admission

3 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: GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant: GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Graines Gautier SA (FR)/Gautier Semences SAS (FR) 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

№ 284116

Registration

14 May 1979
FR France Terminated

№ 0052951

Application

1 January 1901

Registration

1 January 1979

Terminated

31 December 2025
ES Spain Terminated

№ 19830132

Application

28 February 1983

Registration

1 January 1985

Terminated

1 January 1985

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	284116	—	14 May 1979	—	Active
FR France	0052951	1 January 1901	1 January 1979	31 December 2025	Terminated
ES Spain	19830132	28 February 1983	1 January 1985	1 January 1985	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 1329

Protection expired

Application filed 24 January 1977
Registered 13 February 1980
Entry closed 13 February 2000

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