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Darko

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Darko F1 is an early-maturing eggplant hybrid with a semi-spreading medium-height plant. The stem is slightly pubescent, without anthocyanin coloration, leaves are green, medium-sized with a wavy margin.

Fruits have a cylindrical or club-shaped form, reaching a length of 20–22 cm and a mass of 150–260 g. The surface of the fruits is dark purple, highly glossy. The flesh is whitish, without bitterness, seeds are practically absent. The calyx of the fruit has no thorns.

The hybrid possesses resistance to the main diseases of eggplant. Intended for cultivation in open field and plastic greenhouses, the fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing, and are characterized by good transportability.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. 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

    № 305552

    Registration
    17 March 2025
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Darko

    Registration
    28 April 2015
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 76659

    Application
    21 November 2018
    Registration
    16 January 2020
  • ES Spain Active

    № 20220500

    Application
    29 September 2022
    Registration
    17 March 2025

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