Velluto Blue

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Vaccinium virgatum Aiton Rabbit-eye blueberry · Fruit crops · bred by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited

also searched as: веллуто блуе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained by crossing the varieties «Maru» and «Briteblue». The bush is distinguished by vigorous growth and a spreading habit. In climatic conditions with summer precipitation, it is susceptible to powdery mildew.

The fruits have a size of 15–18 mm and an average weight of about 1.8 g, possessing a strong waxy bloom and a balanced taste. The variety is considered self-fertile, but cross-pollination contributes to higher yields. Due to uneven berry ripening, the variety is not suitable for mechanized harvesting.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 7 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited 11 Developed the variety
Applicant: The New Zealand Institute For Plant And Food Research Limited. 426 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: The New Zealand Institute For Plant And Food Research Limited. 426 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited 426 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 Active

№ VVI2

Registration

11 February 2021

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	VVI2	—	11 February 2021	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

New Zealand № BLU028

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Application filed 23 August 2011
Registered 22 November 2012
Currently active indefinite in the register

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