,"The European Commission has released Supplement H 2025/11 to the Common Catalogue of Varieties of Vegetable Species, incorporating all updates notified by Member States between 1 October and 31 October 2025. The catalogue, published under Council Directive 2002/55/EC, lists vegetable varieties that can be marketed across the EU and EEA.
This latest supplement compiles newly added varieties, modifications to existing entries, and deletions of varieties that no longer meet registration requirements. These updates ensure that the catalogue remains aligned with national notifications, technical progress, and varietal maintenance records.
Key Regulatory Notes
The supplement reflects the requirements under Article 16(1) of Directive 2002/55/EC, covering varieties officially accepted at national level.
Changes include:
(add.) New varieties added
(mod.) Modified entries replacing those in the consolidated catalogue
(del.) Deleted varieties removed from the EU list
When maintainer codes do not appear in the consolidated catalogue, national authorities can provide full details on request.
Overview of Main Changes by Species
Allium cepa (Onion, Echalion)
Several new Spanish varieties are added, including Arara, Golazo, Peñaflor, San Jose, Terena, Terra Bona and Terra Xata.
Allium porrum (Leek)
Rapton (NL) added.
Asparagus officinalis (Asparagus)
Steineo, Steiners Violetta, Steiniva and Valprima deleted.
Brassica oleracea Groups
Cauliflower: Crantock, Cubert, Doelan, Penrose (NL) added.
Broccoli: Llucat (ES, conservation variety – Catalonia) and Templario added.
White cabbage: Ritmo (CZ) deleted.
Red cabbage: Helge (DE) added as an Amateur variety.
Brassica rapa
Chinese cabbage: Nigel and Trevor added.
Turnip: Auriva added as an Amateur variety.
Capsicum annuum (Pepper / Chili)
Extensive updates:
Additions include Bonicello, CW 196, CW 230, CW 47, Gianelli, Honrubia, Dkno, Maknon, Lebeche, Irribarra, Nole, Orange Crush, Torino and others.
Deletions include Comodoro, Daroca, Gov, Italico, Samblas and Piolin MV.
Many varieties are modified and reclassified as Amateur or Conservation types, such as Indired, Lemon Dream, Panache, Popti, Tangerine Dream, Toofan and Mougán (conservation variety from Galicia).
Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)
Lucinda added; Star Gem deleted.
Cucumis melo (Melon)
Additions include BS HD0043.
Deletions include Campanu, Fernandes, Ganzo, Girona and Martines.
Mangomel modified and designated as an Amateur variety.
Cucumis sativus (Cucumber/Gherkin)
Cucumber additions: Español, Martinez.
Deletions: Neptuno, Osiris, Record.
Modifications include Bush Champion and Merlin (Amateur).
Gherkin: Lotru and Somes added; Leina deleted.
Cucurbita pepo (Courgette / Marrow)
Excalibur and Montblanc deleted.
Daucus carota (Carrot)
Rodiva added as an Amateur variety.
Nantaise 2 entry modified with multiple national synonyms and equivalence listings.
Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)
New additions include De Cal Pleixats, Escaroler Petit and Llengua de Bou (conservation variety from Catalonia).
Deletions include Constanza, Hotline, Kalma, Sunline and Skipper.
Cosima modified.
Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato)
The largest set of updates in the supplement.
New additions include AX7588, Avrion, Blackfield, Boracay, Cadice, Culturion, Copacabana, Djuro, Fireball, Gavilan, Hateno, Lollipop, Midres, Pendragon, Pomerania, Rozovo siyanie, Teocle, Tomruby, UST 4040, Windsor, Xaverius XR and Yellow Candy.
Multiple deletions include Ariadni, Atlantico, Ekavi, Fiona, Guirre, Italo, Ladylee, Otilia, Paladium, Romanza, Sophie, Soto and Thelxi.
A large number of varieties are modified and designated as Amateur, including Baby Boomer, Big Mama, Black Moon, Burleque, Cherry Falls, Cocktail Crush, Consuelo, Crimson Crush, Gigantomo, Green Envy, Honeycombe, Nagina, Oh Happy Day, Rose Crush, Shimmer, Super Mama, Veranda Red and others.
Several traditional regional tomatoes are added as conservation varieties, notably multiple “De Penjar” types from Catalonia.
Phaseolus coccineus (Runner bean)
Rotblühende modified.
Phaseolus vulgaris (Dwarf French bean)
Dalton and Logon added.
Zucker Perl Perfektion modified.
Pisum sativum (Wrinkled pea)
Dinga deleted; Wolf modified.
Raphanus sativus (Radish and Black radish)
Radish: Eiszapfen modified.
Black radish: Hilds roter Neckarruhm deleted; Ostergruß rosa 2 modified.
Solanum melongena (Aubergine)
Patio Baby modified.
Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)
Matador entry updated across multiple Member States.
New varieties added: PV-1582 and Skipjack.
Vicia faba (Broad bean)
Helbi modified and classified as a conservation variety originating from Estonia.
Significance of These Updates
The updated supplement ensures harmonised marketing of vegetable plant varieties across all EU and EEA Member States. It reflects evolving breeding activity, national registration changes, and the need to preserve traditional and regional varieties through conservation status. Amateur varieties continue to represent an important category for non-professional cultivation, while deletions help ensure that outdated or unmaintained varieties are removed from the system."
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