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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-early; the period from emergence to maturity is 55–65 days. The plant forms a compact bush 35–45 cm tall.

The pods are light yellow, uniform in shape, fleshy, and fiberless. The pod length is 11–15 cm, and width is 1.1–1.4 cm. The variety is intended for use as a green bean.

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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

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant: Pop Vriend B.V. Zaadteelt En Zaadhandel 45 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. 222 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Pop Vriend B.V. Zaadteelt En Zaadhandel 45 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

№ 284668
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ BON1103/9882

Application

25 January 1996

Terminated

5 October 2022
HU Hungary Terminated

№ 244347

Application

17 February 1998

Registration

1 February 2000

Terminated

24 January 2011
ZA South Africa Active

№ 99/4845

Application

3 August 1999

Registration

17 February 2000

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	284668	—	—	—	Active
NL Netherlands	BON1103/9882	25 January 1996	—	5 October 2022	Terminated
HU Hungary	244347	17 February 1998	1 February 2000	24 January 2011	Terminated
ZA South Africa	99/4845	3 August 1999	17 February 2000	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № BON1103

Protection expired

Application filed 30 January 1997
Registered 26 October 1998
Entry closed 26 October 2023

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