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Moonsnake

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

also searched as: мунснаке

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is intended for baby leaf production and is recommended for cultivation in winter conditions. The plant is characterized by rapid development and an upright growth habit, which facilitates the harvesting process.

The leaves of the variety are semi-savoy, dark green, and round or oval in shape. The plant is distinguished by a balanced leaf blade-to-petiole ratio, high yield, and product uniformity.

The variety possesses high resistance to spinach downy mildew (Peronospora effusa, races 1–20), as well as to Pythium and a number of other leaf diseases.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

  • NL Netherlands Application submitted

    № SPN1188

    Application
    21 August 2025
  • GB United Kingdom Application submitted

    № 90/193

    Application
    21 January 2026

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