Valdarno

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Phaseolus vulgaris L. Common bean · Agricultural · bred by FOUR SRL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The name Valdarno is used to designate local ecotypes of common bean originating from the Arno River valley. These are heirloom varieties that have been preserved by local farmers for centuries and belong to the category of grain varieties with variegated seed coats of the Borlotto type.

A typical representative of the group, Borlotto del Valdarno, is a bush bean with a maturity period of about 90 days. The plants are upright and sturdy. The seeds have an elongated shape and a light brown base color with characteristic burgundy speckles and stripes.

Characteristic features of these ecotypes are a very thin skin, a creamy texture of the flesh after cooking, and good digestibility. In a number of cases, breeding work has been carried out by academic institutions, such as the University of Pisa, with the aim of preserving and improving varietal qualities.

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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.

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

Parties

Breeder: FOUR SRL 18 Developed the variety
Applicant: FOUR SRL 18 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: VERISEM ITALIA S.R.L. 402 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

№ 284868

Registration

31 December 1992
IT Italy Active

№ 002089_O 002089

Application

6 November 1989

Registration

31 December 1992

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	284868	—	31 December 1992	—	Active
IT Italy	002089_O 002089	6 November 1989	31 December 1992	—	Active

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Breeder

FOUR SRL All 18 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 2
First registration: 1992

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