Farao

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid forms a vigorous plant with long vines and dense foliage that protects the fruits from the sun. The vegetation period is 65–70 days when transplanting seedlings or 85–90 days when direct seeded. The fruit has an elongated-oval shape, is light green in color with dark stripes, reaches an average weight of 15–18 kg, and up to 20–35 kg with intensive care.

The bright red flesh has a crisp texture, high juiciness, and a sugar content of 11–12%. A dense rind with a thickness of 14–15 mm allows for long-term storage of the crop and transport over long distances. The hybrid is resistant to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose, and is suitable for cultivation in the open field and under film covers.

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Countries of admission

6 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

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Variety registered as early as 5 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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, 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 Active

№ 262006
TR Turkey Active

№ Farao_CITRILLUS LANATUS (THUNB.) MATSUM ET NAKAI

Registration

11 November 1998
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR82/10576

Application

7 May 1997

Registration

12 June 1999
HU Hungary Terminated

№ 186580

Application

23 January 1998

Registration

1 February 2000

Terminated

24 January 2011
SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

№ 299R115

Application

8 January 1999

Registration

29 March 2000

Terminated

31 December 2010
HR Croatia Protection expired

№ 1001465

Application

1 January 2000

Registration

9 April 2001

Terminated

30 June 2013
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 36207

Application

20 March 2001

Registration

1 February 2006
BG Bulgaria Terminated

№ 845/59

Application

23 June 2003

Registration

29 March 2005
ZA South Africa Active

№ 2003/5864

Application

29 July 2003

Registration

11 April 2005
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 0441835

Application

12 February 2007
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-4933/2013-11

Application

28 May 2013

Registration

16 November 2015

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262006	—	—	—	Active
TR Turkey	Farao_CITRILLUS LANATUS (THUNB.) MATSUM ET NAKAI	—	11 November 1998	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR82/10576	7 May 1997	12 June 1999	—	Active
HU Hungary	186580	23 January 1998	1 February 2000	24 January 2011	Terminated
SK Slovak Republic	299R115	8 January 1999	29 March 2000	31 December 2010	Protection expired
HR Croatia	1001465	1 January 2000	9 April 2001	30 June 2013	Protection expired
RU Russian Federation	36207	20 March 2001	1 February 2006	—	Active
BG Bulgaria	845/59	23 June 2003	29 March 2005	—	Terminated
ZA South Africa	2003/5864	29 July 2003	11 April 2005	—	Active
MD Moldova	0441835	12 February 2007	—	—	Application submitted
RS Serbia	320-04-4933/2013-11	28 May 2013	16 November 2015	—	Active

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