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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by URECKEN'S ZADEN (NL)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is early-maturing and characterized by a compact bush growth habit that does not require support. The plant is used as a classic specimen with a determinate growth habit in agronomic and breeding research.

The pods of the variety are described as short and thin, possessing a delicate taste. The produce is suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, and canning. The variety has an established («heirloom») status and is used in breeding as a parent form for the creation of new hybrids.

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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.

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

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: URECKEN'S ZADEN (NL) 1 Developed the variety
Applicant: Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Seminis Vegetable Seeds France (FR) 261 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

GB United Kingdom Terminated

№ 12/189

Terminated

30 June 1982
QZ European Union Active

№ 284461
FR France Terminated

№ 0090582

Application

1 June 1989

Registration

1 January 1960

Terminated

1 January 1989
GB United Kingdom Active

№ 12/14718

Application

27 December 2018

Registration

31 January 2019

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
GB United Kingdom	12/189	—	—	30 June 1982	Terminated
QZ European Union	284461	—	—	—	Active
FR France	0090582	1 June 1989	1 January 1960	1 January 1989	Terminated
GB United Kingdom	12/14718	27 December 2018	31 January 2019	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 402

Protection expired

Application filed 22 December 1972
Registered 27 May 1974
Entry closed 16 November 1975

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Breeder

URECKEN'S ZADEN (NL)

breeder code PRELUDE

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Registry records

Total records: 5
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1960

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