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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Ultra-early hybrid with a vegetation period of 50 to 75 days. The plant possesses strong growth vigor and is capable of adapting to low and high air temperatures. The recommended planting density is 9–10 thousand plants per hectare.

The fruits have a round or slightly oval shape, reach a weight of 10–15 kg and a size of about 28 x 32 cm. The flesh is bright red. The hybrid possesses good transportability and intermediate resistance to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt.

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Countries of admission

4 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

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, NL Developed the variety
Applicant: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC. 3 478 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC. 3 478 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Petoseed Company 18 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

№ 261997
SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

№ 297R122

Application

9 January 1997

Registration

26 March 1998

Terminated

31 December 2008
ES Spain Terminated

№ 19980051

Application

13 March 1998

Registration

11 May 2001

Terminated

13 February 2002
HU Hungary Terminated

№ 142791

Application

30 March 1998

Registration

20 May 1998

Terminated

1 April 2005
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ WTR81/11155

Application

10 April 1998

Registration

23 December 2000

Terminated

14 May 2024
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 0441255

Application

10 March 2003
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 47694

Application

7 May 2007

Registration

28 January 2010

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	261997	—	—	—	Terminated
SK Slovak Republic	297R122	9 January 1997	26 March 1998	31 December 2008	Protection expired
ES Spain	19980051	13 March 1998	11 May 2001	13 February 2002	Terminated
HU Hungary	142791	30 March 1998	20 May 1998	1 April 2005	Terminated
NL Netherlands	WTR81/11155	10 April 1998	23 December 2000	14 May 2024	Terminated
MD Moldova	0441255	10 March 2003	—	—	Application submitted
RU Russian Federation	47694	7 May 2007	28 January 2010	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 9300030

Application submitted

Application filed 23 November 1992
Registered —
Currently active indefinite in the register

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