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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Monsanto, NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vining and compact, with a main vine of medium length. Leaves are medium-sized, deeply dissected, and green in color; dense foliage provides protection for the fruits against sunburn. The period from emergence to harvest ranges from 60 to 81 days.

Fruits are round in shape. The color is a green background with dark spiny stripes of medium width; spotting is possible. The rind is medium to thick. The flesh is bright red, medium in density, and has a delicate texture. Fruit weight ranges from 2.8 to 10 kg.

The hybrid possesses high transportability and keeping quality. The plant adapts to various climatic conditions and exhibits resistance to major fungal diseases.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Monsanto, NL Developed the variety
Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds Iberica SA 1 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: NL - Bayer Holland 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

№ 261796

Registration

15 February 2008
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR39/16516

Application

2 January 2006

Registration

15 February 2008
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 47695

Application

7 May 2007

Registration

28 January 2010
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 0442173

Application

21 March 2008
BY Belarus Active

№ 2016404

Application

10 September 2016

Registration

1 January 2017
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-44-8929/2019-11

Application

5 November 2019

Registration

26 August 2021

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	261796	—	15 February 2008	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR39/16516	2 January 2006	15 February 2008	—	Active
RU Russian Federation	47695	7 May 2007	28 January 2010	—	Active
MD Moldova	0442173	21 March 2008	—	—	Application submitted
BY Belarus	2016404	10 September 2016	1 January 2017	—	Active
RS Serbia	320-44-8929/2019-11	5 November 2019	26 August 2021	—	Active

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