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El Funk

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Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach · Vegetables · bred by Syngenta Seeds B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Babyleaf group and is intended for harvesting young leaves, oriented toward the fresh produce segment and processing. Leaves have a slightly lanceolate shape and are characterized by low blistering, which is convenient for packaging in bags.

The plant possesses complex resistance to a wide spectrum of Peronospora effusa downy mildew isolates, including races Pe: 1–20. The variety is cultivated primarily in open field, with sowing dates falling in the spring and autumn periods.

In breeding documentation, the variety may also be designated by the number LSPH22-0258.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Seeds B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Syngenta Seeds 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.

  • NL Netherlands Application submitted

    № SPN1108

    Application
    24 May 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20242419
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 18 October 2024
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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