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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Dr Eyal Vardi

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Bomb F1 hybrid belongs to mid-early crops with a ripening period of 70–72 days from transplanting. The plant has high vigor, forms powerful vines and abundant foliage, which protects the fruits from sunburn.

The fruits have a round or oval shape, glossy dark green rind, and reach a weight of 12–15 kg, or up to 25 kg under intensive agrotechnics. The flesh is dense, granular, crispy, and cherry-colored. The hybrid is characterized by heat tolerance, good transportability, and keeping quality.

The Bomba OP variety is characterized by a fruit weight of 15–18 kg and resistance to Fusarium wilt, downy mildew, and anthracnose.

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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.

QZ

active no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Dr Eyal Vardi 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd 96 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd 96 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

    № 261789

    Registration
    24 June 2022
  • CY Cyprus Active

    № CY2019009

    Application
    6 October 2019
    Registration
    13 April 2022

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