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Prunus salicina Lindl. Japanese plum · Fruit crops · bred by Stargrow Group (Pty) Ltd.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the very early plum group. The ripening period occurs approximately four days earlier than that of the Shiro variety. The fruit has bright yellow skin and firm flesh of the same color. The taste is characterized as sweet, with a slight acidity near the skin, while the sugar level reaches 13–14 °Brix. In terms of size, the fruit is comparable to the Shiro variety.

The variety is intended for intensive horticulture and the sale of produce in fresh form.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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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no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Stargrow Group (Pty) Ltd. 11 Developed the variety
Applicant
Stargrow Group (Pty) Ltd. 11 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Stargrow Group (Pty) Ltd. 11 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
STARGROW (ZA) 29 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • ZA South Africa Active

    № 2003/5895

    Application
    27 August 2003
    Registration
    9 March 2005

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20060490
Active
  1. Application filed 20 February 2006
  2. Registered 23 May 2011
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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