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Early Samanta F1

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Dr. Mario Martinelli

also searched as: еарли саманта ф1

Variety description

10 August 2026

Early-maturing Crimson Sweet type hybrid. The plant is strong, vigorous, with a well-developed leaf canopy, adapted for open field and plastic film covers, and resistant to fruit set drop under adverse conditions.

Fruits are elongated-oval, striped, weighing 8–12 kg. The flesh is bright red, firm, granular, crunchy, without veins, and the sugar content is 11–12%.

The hybrid is resistant to Fusarium and anthracnose, characterized by high transportability and fruit resistance to cracking. Intended for the fresh market and pickling.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Dr. Mario Martinelli 16 Developed the variety
Applicant
United Genetics Italia S.P.A. 84 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
United Genetics Italia S.P.A. 84 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 09027003

    Application
    16 February 2009

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Ukraine № 09027003
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  1. Application filed 16 February 2009
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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