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Barus

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Barus RZ variety belongs to the category of seeded watermelons and is characterized by oval-shaped fruits with striped skin coloration. The hybrid is positioned as a cost-effective solution in the medium-weight fruit segment of 4 to 6 kg.

High taste qualities of the fruits are noted with early planting dates. Detailed agronomic characteristics, including the precise maturity group and disease resistance indicators, are not presented in public publications.

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Countries of admission

3 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.

QZ

active no record

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
Rights holder
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
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

    № 321670

    Registration
    8 January 2026
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WTR450

    Application
    27 November 2023
    Registration
    8 January 2026
  • UA Ukraine Withdrawn

    № 24146017

    Application
    17 December 2024
    Terminated
    25 February 2026

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR450
Active
  1. Application filed 27 November 2023
  2. Registered 8 January 2026
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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