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Black Pearl

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by FRITS HERLAAR

also searched as: блак пеарл

Variety description

10 August 2026

The fruits of the variety have an oval shape and a dark purple, almost black color. The plant is characterized by vigorous growth and reaches a height of about 60 cm when grown in containers. The variety possesses pronounced antioxidant properties and a high content of polyphenols.

The plant is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses, unheated tunnels, and open field in warm climates. When used as a grafted F1 hybrid, the variety exhibits increased growth vigor and resistance to a range of soil-borne diseases and pests, including nematodes.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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.

Also known as

breeder code E 83.1143

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • Black Pearl primary NL, QZ, RU, UA
  • Blackpearl TR

The primary name shown is the one under which the variety is registered in the largest number of jurisdictions. Search finds the variety by any of its names.

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

Parties

Breeder
Frits Herlaar 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
TAKII TURKEY TOHUM SAN. TiC. A.s. 14 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

    № 287624

    Registration
    22 November 2007
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Blackpearl

    Registration
    27 May 2016
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № ABR26/16359

    Application
    3 October 2005
    Registration
    22 November 2007
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 65422

    Application
    24 November 2014
    Registration
    28 December 2015
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 19093001

    Application
    30 January 2019
    Registration
    2 June 2020

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