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Valentina F1

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by Hari Besels

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is early-maturing or ultra-early. The vigorous open-type plant reaches a height of 80–90 cm; in greenhouses, it may exceed 1 meter. The root system is well-developed; during intensive fruiting, staking the bush is recommended.

The fruits have an elongated-cylindrical, teardrop, or oval-conical shape; their length is 20–26 cm, diameter is 4.5–5.5 cm. The color is dark purple with a glossy sheen; the flesh is white or cream, contains no bitterness, and seeds are small or almost absent. Average fruit weight is 200–250 g.

The hybrid possesses immunity to tobacco mosaic virus and resistance to Fusarium wilt. The plant is capable of fruiting under adverse weather conditions. It is intended for open field and plastic greenhouses and is characterized by good keeping quality and transportability.

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Countries of admission

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Hari Besels 81 Developed the variety
Applicant
Monsanto Holland B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Bayer Holland B.V. 4 404 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 05022007

    Application
    8 November 2005
    Registration
    26 May 2006

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