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Celebration

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

also searched as: келебратион

Variety description

10 August 2026

The first-generation hybrid Celebration F1 belongs to the Crimson Sweet type. The vegetation period is 60–65 days from transplanting or 74–85 days from seeding. The plant is characterized by high growth vigor and the ability to produce a good fruit set; it is suitable for cultivation in the open field and under film covers.

The fruits have an oval-elongated or elliptical shape, their average weight is 10–15 kg, with individual specimens reaching 20 kg. The fruit flesh is tender, juicy, and bright red in color. The potential yield of the hybrid reaches 70 t/ha; the produce has high transportability indicators.

The hybrid possesses complex resistance to major diseases of the crop, including anthracnose (race 1) and Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1).

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Tarim San. ve Tic. A.S. 101 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Syngenta Tarim San. ve Tic. A.S. 101 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 Terminated

    № 261845

  • HU Hungary Terminated

    № 186544

    Application
    9 January 2001
    Registration
    1 December 2003
    Terminated
    6 December 2004
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № WTR66/14151

    Application
    2 September 2002
    Registration
    2 September 2004
    Terminated
    8 August 2018
  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1001905

    Application
    1 April 2004
    Registration
    2 December 2005
    Terminated
    22 December 2015
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 42230

    Application
    8 December 2004
    Registration
    31 January 2007

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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