Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens
Common name: Red Basil
Provisional name of the variety: Basil SĂVÂRȘIN

SĂVÂRȘIN is a variety of basil that exhibits a globular bush with rich foliage, entirely colored in red-purple. The distinctiveness of this creation lies in the contrast between the reddish-violet color of the vegetative part and the delicate shades of purple in the flowers. The variety can be used for culinary, medicinal, ornamental, honey production, and aromatic purposes, serving as a reliable source of extracts for the perfume industry. The plant has an average height of 55 cm in the field and 85 cm in protected spaces. The leaves are ovate-elliptic in shape, slightly velvety, and dark red-purple in color, rich in specific anthocyanin pigments. The delicacy of the flowers is given by the lax nature of the slightly curved floral stems, harmoniously complementing the architecture of the globular bush. The decorative character of the variety is also enhanced by the beauty of the floral whorls, which reach an average number of 18 per inflorescence. These flowers are highly colored and fragrant, preferred by pollinating insects, especially bees. Basil has been valued as a medicinal plant since ancient times, being used in various therapies and aromatherapies due to its antioxidant properties derived from flavonoids and anthocyanin pigments present in the plant. It can be successfully cultivated both in the field and in protected spaces, and it is recommended to establish the crop through seedlings. As a decorative plant in pots or planters, it purifies the air indoors, enhances and perfumes the garden or terrace.

Scientific name: Allium cepa
Common name: Onion
Provisional name of the variety: Onion BOT DE VULPE

Buzău vegetable basin, as a result of studies conducted by paleoethnobotany, is esteemed by archaeologists as the oldest vegetable basin in the country. Moreover, it is here that the first varieties of onions were cultivated through direct sowing, from which numerous cultivars have been obtained over time, cultivated directly from seeds. The modern varieties were derived from local endemic populations. Among these, we find the oldest local population of onions that are cultivated directly from seeds, popularly known as “bot de vulpe” (fox snout), which served as a turning point for obtaining modern commercial creations. However, over time, the basic genetic resource was neglected in cultivation, and genetic erosion became a significant threat, putting it at risk of extinction. Researchers at BRGV Buzau, recognizing the danger, collected local genetic resources and undertook the work of improvement (genetic archaeology) with the aim of restoring the identity and stability of the basic genetic resource. The result is a newly restored variety proposed for approval with the traditional name “Bot de vulpe.” The variety is propagated directly from seeds, with special attention given to establishing the crop.
For successful cultivation, the soil must be well-prepared in autumn, and sowing should be done in the winter windows or early spring, no later than April 15th. Additionally, the crop can also be established through seedlings, with planting taking place in May. The variety exhibits distinct phenotypic characteristics, with the bulb consisting of 8 succulent, tender, sweet, and slightly spicy leaves. The exterior of the bulb is covered with 5-6 golden parchment-like tunics.

Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Tomato Hybrid
Provisional name of the variety: Tomato Hybrid EDEN F1

EDEN F1 is an F1 hybrid that exhibits pronounced reproductive and adaptive heterosis. It can be successfully cultivated in protected spaces and in the field, using a trellis system, in a short cultivation cycle with 4-6 fruiting stages or in an extended cycle with up to 12 fruiting stages. The fruit is round and red in color. The strong characteristic of this hybrid variety lies in the taste and aroma that resemble traditional Romanian tomatoes. The plant has an indeterminate growth habit and can exceed 3 m in protected spaces and 1.8 m in the field if not pruned. The fruits have an average weight of over 200 g, and the production potential is 6 kg per plant in protected spaces and 4 kg per plant in open field cultivation.

Denumirea științifică: Solanum lycopersicum
Denumirea populară: Tomate tip cherry
Denumirea provizorie soi: Tomate tip cherry NERA

Soi de tomate cu fructe ce au greutatea cuprinsa intre 40 si 80 gr sunt de culoare negru-indigo în stadiu imatur iar la maturitatea fiziologica, partea apicala a fructului capătă culoarea roșu-grena. Soi cu creștere nedeterminată pretabil a fi cultivat in spații protejate și în câmp, în sistem palisat. Plantele prezinta aparat foliar redus, lax, compus din frunze ce prezinta foliole mici si ușor pigmentate cu antociani. Inflorescențele sunt liniare, imparipenat compuse, având in medie 12-15 fructe/inflorescență. Potențialul de producție al plantei este de 3,5 kg În câmp și peste 6 kg în spații protejate. Soiul poate fi cultivat cu succes in sistem ecologic datorita rezistentei genetice la principalii agenți patogeni ai tomatelor. Caracterul forte al soiului este dat de culoarea distinctă specifică soiului si de gustul si aroma pronunțată a acestuia;

Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Cherry Tomatoes
Provisional name of the variety: Cherry Tomatoes SIMILA

SIMILA is a variety of cherry tomatoes with indeterminate growth, intended for fresh consumption. The inflorescences are branched and compound, with over 20 fruits per inflorescence. The fruits mature to a pink-brown color and have a distinct aroma and flavor. The average weight of a fruit ranges from 15 to 30 grams. The fruits have medium firmness and concentrated ripening, allowing for the entire inflorescence to be harvested and sold as such. The variety can be cultivated both in protected spaces and in the field, using a trellis system.

Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Cherry Tomatoes
Provisional name of the variety: Cherry Tomatoes RAPSODIA

RAPSODIA is a variety of cherry tomatoes with indeterminate growth, intended for fresh consumption. The inflorescences are both branched and compound, with over 15 fruits per inflorescence. This variety is distinguished by its tricolored fruits, with red stripes, green, and golden yellow at maturity, with a distinct aroma and exceptional taste. The average weight of a fruit is 20 grams. The fruits have high firmness and concentrated ripening, allowing for both individual fruit harvesting and the entire inflorescence to be harvested. The variety can be cultivated both in protected spaces and in the field.

Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Cherry Tomatoes
Provisional name of the variety: Cherry Tomatoes CLAUDIA

CLAUDIA is a field tomato variety with determinate growth, intended for industrial processing. The fruits are firm, oval-shaped (plum-type), red in color, with a high dry matter content of over 6.2%, and a pericarp thickness of 9 mm. The variety has a high production potential of over 3.5 kg per plant. The fruit ripening is concentrated, making it suitable for mechanized harvesting. Additionally, the fruits have low acidity and vitamin C content, which gives them a high capacity for preservation after processing and storage.

Scientific name: Helianthus tuberosus
Common name: Jerusalem Artichoke
Provisional name of the variety: Artichoke PENTELEU

PENTELEU is a perennial plant with multiple uses, suitable for cultivation in the field. The plant is highly productive, yielding over 35 tons/ha of tubers. The tubers are pink-brown in color, irregular in shape, and can be consumed both fresh and in culinary preparations. The plant has various uses, including food, fodder (both the tubers and vegetative mass), and it develops shoots that can reach a height of over 2 meters. The shoots have a slight woody base and can serve as a source of energy. Additionally, the plant has ornamental value due to its late-flowering, which occurs in September-October and can withstand light frosts. The plant can also be appreciated as a honey plant, as it produces a large number of inflorescences similar to sunflowers, providing pollen and nectar to bees during a period when they are gathering food for winter..

Scientific name: Levisticum officinalis
Common name: Lovage
Provisional name of the variety: Lovage LUCHIAN

LUCHIAN is a perennial variety that can be cultivated in the field and in intensive systems in protected spaces. It has a high production potential, providing fresh shoots and leaves for an extended period from March until the onset of frost. The variety is characterized by a bush with an average diameter of 60 cm in April. It has light green foliage with compound leaves consisting of 7 trifoliate and triangular leaflets. The entire leaf can reach a length of 36.4 cm, with an average petiole length of 11.7 cm. The variety is distinguished by its strong and specific aroma and can be successfully cultivated in organic systems.

Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo patissoniana
Common name: Pattypan Squash
Provisional name of the variety: Pattypan ACHIM

Pattypan ACHIM is a variety of pattypan squash with indeterminate growth, suitable for cultivation in both field and protected spaces, preferably using a trellis system. The fruits of this variety are highly regarded as a delicacy and can successfully replace zucchini in various culinary preparations. Additionally, it is sought after for its exceptionally beautiful ornamental appearance and has a high storage capacity after harvest, earning it the popular nickname “finger squash”. The plant has large, trilobed or pentalobed, pubescent leaves with prominent veins. The unisexual, monoecious flowers are highly decorative, with an average diameter of 7 cm and a bright yellow color. These flowers can be used in various culinary dishes. The fruits are pure white in color and, at physiological maturity, transform into a yellow-orange shade. It is worth noting that the fruits can also be used in decorative arrangements and have a high storage capacity from one harvest to another.

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea
Common name: Cabbage
Provisional name of the variety: Cabbage LICURIȘCA

The Licurișca cabbage variety originates from the local population with the same name and is considered one of the oldest local autumn cabbage populations in Romania. It has been mentioned in specialized literature since 1873, but after 1926, varieties derived from the Licurișca base population began to be accurately described by Romanian vegetable cultivation specialists. Over time, the original genetic material has degraded due to the lack of adherence to conservative selection steps and optimal biological isolation distances from other varieties. BRGV Buzău specialists, recognizing the danger faced by this endemic variety, intervened to rehabilitate it by obtaining a new genotype from the local base population that exhibits the characteristics of the native genotype from the past. The variety has a spherical, slightly flattened head with an average weight of 3.5 kg. The leaves are thin, slightly wavy, and heavily covered with a protective wax layer, providing genetic resistance to specific pathogens. The variety is suitable for both fresh consumption and processing, particularly pickling, as it is appreciated for its thin, velvety leaves that are free from tough and elastic veins.

Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Tomato
Provisional name of the variety: Tomato SERENA

SERENA is a variety of cherry tomatoes with indeterminate growth, intended for fresh consumption. The plants have dark green foliage, abundant compound inflorescences, and small, oval-shaped fruits with a bright red color, distinct aroma, and exceptional taste. The average weight of a fruit is 20 g. The fruits have high firmness and concentrated ripening, allowing for the entire inflorescence to be harvested and sold as is. The variety can be cultivated both in protected spaces and in the field. The strong characteristic of the variety is its high production potential, with yields exceeding 3.5 kg in the field and 5 kg in protected spaces. The fruits are appreciated for their specific taste and aroma.

Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Tomato
Provisional name of the variety: Tomato VITAMINA

Vitamina is a variety of tomatoes with indeterminate growth, suitable for fresh consumption and processing. The genetic material used initially in the breeding of this variety comes from a local population that was historically cultivated on a large scale in the Ilfov and Giurgiu vegetable basins. The improved variety retains the authentic characteristics specific to traditional tomatoes. The fruits are round and tall, with a yellow-orange color, distinct aroma, and exceptional taste. The average weight of a fruit is 220 g. The fruits have medium firmness. The variety can be cultivated both in protected spaces and in the field, with yields reaching 3.5 kg in the field and 5.2 kg in protected spaces.