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Vernal

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Solanum melongena L. Eggplant · Vegetables · bred by Vilmorin, F

also searched as: вернал

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is early-maturing, the vegetation period is from 60 to 70 days. The plant is characterized as short and compact, with short internodes and a balanced ratio of vegetative mass and yield.

The fruits have a dark purple, highly glossy color, their length reaches 18–20 cm with a diameter of 6–8 cm and a weight of 300–350 g. The fruit flesh is white or greenish in color, without bitterness, the skin is thin. The petiole may be spineless.

The hybrid has resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). The variety is for universal use, suitable for cultivation in open field and greenhouses, the fruits are characterized by keeping quality and transportability.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Vilmorin, F 38 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vilmorin SA (FR) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vilmorin SA (FR) Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Vilmorin, F 38 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

    № 288084

  • FR France Active

    № 0061951

    Application
    1 December 1988
    Registration
    1 January 1991
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 45720

    Application
    23 October 2006
    Registration
    15 January 2008
  • RS Serbia Protection expired

    № 320-04-2333/2012-11

    Application
    21 June 2012
    Registration
    7 September 2012
    Terminated
    20 July 2023
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 016773

    Application
    5 September 2016
    Registration
    19 April 2017
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 17093003

    Application
    26 January 2017
    Registration
    26 January 2018
    Terminated
    12 September 2025
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 002403279 2024 14842 004 000 033 005     

    Application
    13 August 2024
    Registration
    13 December 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

France № 8155
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 25 November 1988
  2. Registered 28 February 1991
  3. Entry closed 29 February 2016

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