Shirley

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

also searched as: ширлеи

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, strong, compact, with short internodes and good foliage. The fruits are smooth, shiny, and dark purple in color. The average fruit weight is 500–700 g, and with good care, it can reach 1 kg. The flesh is dense, without bitterness.

The hybrid is intended for open field and film greenhouses. It is characterized by the ability to set fruit under adverse conditions and a long fruiting period. The fruits are suitable for sale on the fresh market and various types of processing, including cooking and canning.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

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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 Terminated

№ 288031

Registration

11 January 2011

Terminated

23 May 2014
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ ABR138/18595

Application

15 May 2008

Registration

28 January 2011

Terminated

23 May 2013

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	288031	—	11 January 2011	23 May 2014	Terminated
NL Netherlands	ABR138/18595	15 May 2008	28 January 2011	23 May 2013	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № ABR138/18595

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Application filed 15 May 2008
Registered 28 January 2011
Currently active indefinite in the register

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