Opal

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Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach · Vegetables · bred by KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a semi-savoy hybrid intended for professional cultivation, including for the baby spinach segment. The plant's leaves are distinguished by a dense texture and uniform shape, which makes them suitable for use in ready-to-eat mixes.

The plant possesses genetic resistance to the pathogen of downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races 1 through 20.

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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.

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

Parties

Breeder: KWS VEGETABLES B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: KWS VEGETABLES B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: NL - KWS VEGETABLES 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

№ 300049

Registration

16 January 2024
NL Netherlands Active

№ SPN949

Application

11 November 2021

Registration

16 January 2024

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	300049	—	16 January 2024	—	Active
NL Netherlands	SPN949	11 November 2021	16 January 2024	—	Active

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