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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by Kees Reinink

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is characterized by high growth energy and is suitable for cultivation in both open field and plastic greenhouses and tunnels. The variety is characterized by good fruit setting ability in warm conditions. The calyx of the fruit is practically devoid of spines, which simplifies harvesting.

The fruits have an oval shape and a characteristic striped color. The fruit flesh is tender, and taste qualities are rated as high. The variety is intended for professional cultivation and is suitable for culinary processing, including frying, grilling, and sauce preparation.

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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 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Kees Reinink 298 Developed the variety
Applicant
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Rijk Zwaan Welver GmbH 167 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

    № 287841

    Registration
    11 January 2011
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № ABR139/18755

    Application
    4 September 2008
    Registration
    28 January 2011
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 10022002

    Application
    8 December 2010
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 72478

    Application
    14 July 2017
    Registration
    11 March 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 10022002
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 8 December 2010
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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