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Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach · Vegetables · bred by Nunhems BV (NL)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is an open-pollinated (non-hybrid) spinach. The plant forms strong round-oval leaves, which are distinguished by a rich fresh-green color.

The plant is characterized by high winter hardiness and endurance. The variety flowers late, showing resistance to bolting, but it does not tolerate hot summer conditions well.

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Countries of admission

5 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 terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Nunhems BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
Nunhems Poland sp. z o.o. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Nunhems B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1003563

    Terminated
    4 November 2011
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 288214

  • ES Spain Active

    № 11890038

    Application
    9 July 1985
    Registration
    9 July 1985
  • PL Poland Terminated

    № SR W415

    Application
    24 September 1990
    Registration
    5 March 1991
    Terminated
    31 December 2004

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SPN78
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 8 January 1968
  2. Registered 19 February 1970
  3. Entry closed 20 February 1990

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