Baronesa

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

also searched as: баронеса

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the Sugar Baby type, the vegetation period ranges from 70 to 80 days from the moment of seedling transplanting. The plant is vigorous, possesses good foliage cover capacity, which protects fruits from sunburn, and is capable of forming up to 6 fruits per plant.

Fruits are round or oval in shape, uniform, weighing from 6–8 to 8–10 kg. The skin is dark green, almost black, shiny, with a dense waxy bloom. The flesh is dark red and crisp.

The hybrid is intended for cultivation in the open field and is characterized by resistance to stress conditions. The recommended planting density is 5–8 thousand plants per 1 hectare.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

TR Turkey Active

№ Baronesa

Registration

27 February 2014
QZ European Union Active

№ 261761

Registration

28 September 2012
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR219

Application

12 March 2010

Registration

28 September 2012

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
TR Turkey	Baronesa	—	27 February 2014	—	Active
QZ European Union	261761	—	28 September 2012	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR219	12 March 2010	28 September 2012	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR219

Withdrawn

Application filed 14 October 2011
Registered —
Entry closed 15 November 2011

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