Crimson Giant

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

also searched as: кримсон гиант

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is distinguished by high growth vigor and developed foliage that protects the fruits. The hybrid is intended for cultivation in the open field.

The fruits have a round or deep-round shape. The rind is green with distinct stripes characteristic of the Crimson Sweet type. The average weight is 10–12 kg.

The flesh is deep red, and the sugar content is 11–12° Brix. The variety has resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: United Genetics Seeds Co. 501 Developed the variety
Applicant: United Genetics Seeds CO. 501 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: United Genetics Seeds CO. 501 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

PT Portugal Active

№ 93041
QZ European Union Active

№ 261882
ZA South Africa Active

№ 93/3230

Application

25 October 1993

Registration

17 March 1994
HU Hungary Terminated

№ 244530

Application

18 March 1998

Registration

20 May 1998

Terminated

6 December 2004

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
PT Portugal	93041	—	—	—	Active
QZ European Union	261882	—	—	—	Active
ZA South Africa	93/3230	25 October 1993	17 March 1994	—	Active
HU Hungary	244530	18 March 1998	20 May 1998	6 December 2004	Terminated

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Breeder

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO All 501 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 3
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 1994

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