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Sombra

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

also searched as: сомбра

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Sombra variety is a pole snap bean that forms a vigorous and well-ventilated plant. The flowers are violet in color, and the seeds are brown.

The pods of the variety are characterized as thin, with a diameter of 8–9 mm and a length of 20–21 cm. The pods are straight, smooth, fleshy, and dark green. The fruits lack coarse fibers and a parchment layer.

The variety is distinguished by a good distribution of pods across the plant, which facilitates the harvesting process. It is intended for consumption in an immature state.

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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.

QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
VILMORIN, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S. 769 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
VILMORIN-MIKADO 648 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

    № 285413

    Registration
    21 December 2021
  • ES Spain Active

    № 20020411

    Application
    13 November 2002
    Registration
    24 August 2006

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20031545
Terminated
  1. Application filed 1 September 2003
  2. Registered 17 July 2006
  3. Entry closed 3 May 2025

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