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Estelle

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

also searched as: естелле

Variety description

10 August 2026

Mid-season hybrid for general use. The fruits are suitable for the processing industry, retail sale, and home cooking, including canning, salads, stews, and grilling.

Intended for cultivation in open field and under plastic covers. The recommended planting density is no more than 35 thousand plants per hectare.

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Countries of admission

3 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.

QZ

active application no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. 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

    № 287724

    Registration
    31 March 2006
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № ABR8/15502

    Application
    15 July 2004
    Registration
    31 March 2006
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 11022005

    Application
    6 December 2011
    Registration
    1 April 2014
    Terminated
    28 January 2026

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20042283
Active
  1. Application filed 19 November 2004
  2. Registered 24 August 2007
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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