Scorpius

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Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach · Vegetables · bred by Nunhems B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is an early-maturing hybrid. It forms a rosette of soft, succulent smooth dark green leaves with short petioles. The variety is characterized by high leaf uniformity, and the period from germination to harvest is about 20–25 days.

The variety is intended for open field cultivation in spring, summer, and autumn seasons, and is also suitable for cultivation in pots and containers. The produce is suitable for fresh consumption and freezing. Breeding is aimed at improving resistance to downy mildew.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Nunhems B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Nunhems B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Nunhems B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: NUNHEMS UK LTD 199 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 Terminated

№ 288721

Registration

26 February 2014

Terminated

7 July 2023
TR Turkey Active

№ Scorpius

Registration

24 October 2016
NL Netherlands Withdrawn

№ SPN553

Application

18 May 2011

Terminated

12 December 2011
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ SPN573

Application

28 December 2011

Registration

26 February 2014

Terminated

7 July 2023
GB United Kingdom Terminated

№ 90/13524

Application

20 November 2018

Terminated

29 June 2024

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	288721	—	26 February 2014	7 July 2023	Terminated
TR Turkey	Scorpius	—	24 October 2016	—	Active
NL Netherlands	SPN553	18 May 2011	—	12 December 2011	Withdrawn
NL Netherlands	SPN573	28 December 2011	26 February 2014	7 July 2023	Terminated
GB United Kingdom	90/13524	20 November 2018	—	29 June 2024	Terminated

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SPN553

Withdrawn

Application filed 18 May 2011
Registered —
Entry closed 12 December 2011

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