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Volans

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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 belongs to the group of mid-season hybrids with a medium growth rate. The leaves have an oval-rounded shape, medium thickness, and medium-green color. Petioles are characterized by uniform length; anthocyanin coloration on veins and petioles is absent. The variety has a medium level of bolting resistance.

The variety has high resistance to downy mildew races 1–15, 17, and 18, while it may be susceptible to race 16. The produce is intended for the fresh market and processing; the variety is suitable for cultivation in temperate climates during transitional and summer seasons.

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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.

QZ

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 Active

    № 288861

    Registration
    3 March 2016
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Volans

    Registration
    24 October 2016
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SPN655

    Application
    3 October 2014
    Registration
    3 March 2016
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 90/13526

    Application
    20 November 2018
    Registration
    31 December 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № SPN655
Terminated
  1. Application filed 3 October 2014
  2. Registered 3 March 2016
  3. Entry closed 30 January 2026

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