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

also searched as: вудпекер

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has an upright growth habit, which facilitates mechanical harvesting. The leaves are dark green, round, smooth, dense, and uniform in height. The growing period is 40–45 days from sowing.

The hybrid demonstrates high resistance (HR) to downy mildew (races 1–15, 17, 20) and intermediate resistance (IR) to race 18. The produce is characterized by high marketability, leaf density, and good transportability, maintaining freshness after cutting for up to 7 days.

The variety is intended for cultivation in open and protected ground, as well as in containers. Recommended for spring and autumn periods. Possesses the ability to recover quickly after stress conditions.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active application no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 288877

    Registration
    9 March 2015
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № SPN612

    Application
    12 October 2012
    Registration
    9 March 2015
  • UA Ukraine Application submitted

    № 16130004

    Application
    8 November 2016
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 90/12644

    Application
    5 October 2018
    Registration
    30 November 2018

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