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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Nunhems BV (NL)

also searched as: караван

Variety description

10 August 2026

The early-ripening hybrid forms large, uniform fruits weighing from 8 to 13 kg. The rind has a characteristic "tiger" pattern consisting of dark stripes on a green background. The flesh of the fruits is deep red and is distinguished by high juiciness and sugar content.

Thanks to a thick rind, the hybrid possesses good transportability and is capable of maintaining freshness for a long time. The plant exhibits resistance to heat and stressful growing conditions, ensuring stable fruit set in various climatic zones. Intended for the fresh market and commercial production.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Nunhems BV (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant: NUNZA ZADEN (NL) 1 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: NUNZA ZADEN (NL) 1 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

№ 261831

Registration

13 August 2005
TR Turkey Active

№ Caravan

Registration

24 October 2007
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR64/15130

Application

11 February 2004

Registration

13 August 2005
ZA South Africa Active

№ 2004/6255

Application

11 November 2004

Registration

11 May 2005
HR Croatia Withdrawn

№ 1003395

Application

4 December 2008

Terminated

4 June 2013

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	261831	—	13 August 2005	—	Active
TR Turkey	Caravan	—	24 October 2007	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR64/15130	11 February 2004	13 August 2005	—	Active
ZA South Africa	2004/6255	11 November 2004	11 May 2005	—	Active
HR Croatia	1003395	4 December 2008	—	4 June 2013	Withdrawn

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