Aardvark

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Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to the baby-leaf type and is characterized by rapid growth. The leaves are dark green, smooth, dense, and oval-round in shape. The upright habit simplifies the mechanical harvesting process.

The variety possesses high resistance to spinach downy mildew (races 1–19) and Stemphylium leaf spot. It exhibits intermediate resistance to downy mildew (race 20), as well as resistance to Fusarium wilt and pathogens of the genus Colletotrichum. Recommended for spring and autumn production cycles.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
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

№ 304007

Registration

17 January 2025
NL Netherlands Active

№ SPN1009

Application

23 September 2022

Registration

17 January 2025
GB United Kingdom Application submitted

№ 90/138

Application

19 January 2023

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	304007	—	17 January 2025	—	Active
NL Netherlands	SPN1009	23 September 2022	17 January 2025	—	Active
GB United Kingdom	90/138	19 January 2023	—	—	Application submitted

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