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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

An early-maturing hybrid with a maturity period of 60–70 days from transplanting. The plant is vigorous, reaching a height of 90–100 cm, with a semi-spreading and well-foliated bush. During cultivation, it may require staking or the installation of trellises.

The fruits are oval-cylindrical or teardrop-shaped, growing to a length of 20–22 cm with a diameter of 8–10 cm. The surface is glossy, and the color is a rich violet-black. The flesh is dense, homogeneous, white in color, and without noticeable bitterness.

The hybrid possesses immunity to tobacco mosaic virus and high adaptability to various climatic conditions, including temperature fluctuations and moisture deficiency. It is intended for cultivation in the open field, plastic greenhouses, and cold frames.

The fruits are of universal use, suitable for sale on the fresh market, cooking, canning, and freezing. They possess good keeping quality and are suitable for transportation.

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Countries of admission

5 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL Developed the variety
Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds (NL) Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. 3 478 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

№ 287718
FR France Active

№ 0065302

Application

21 August 1991

Registration

1 January 1993
PL Poland Active

№ R W2611

Application

15 November 2000

Registration

29 November 2002
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 0881256

Application

10 March 2003
BG Bulgaria Protection expired

№ 1164/55

Application

23 March 2005

Registration

23 March 2005
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 43915

Application

30 November 2005

Registration

15 January 2008
HR Croatia Withdrawn

№ 1003006

Application

19 December 2007
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-8435/2018-11

Application

13 December 2018

Registration

28 May 2021

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	287718	—	—	—	Active
FR France	0065302	21 August 1991	1 January 1993	—	Active
PL Poland	R W2611	15 November 2000	29 November 2002	—	Active
MD Moldova	0881256	10 March 2003	—	—	Application submitted
BG Bulgaria	1164/55	23 March 2005	23 March 2005	—	Protection expired
RU Russian Federation	43915	30 November 2005	15 January 2008	—	Active
HR Croatia	1003006	19 December 2007	—	—	Withdrawn
RS Serbia	320-04-8435/2018-11	13 December 2018	28 May 2021	—	Active

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