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Florida giant

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Domaine Public (FR)

also searched as: флорида гиант

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season; the period from sowing to fruit ripening is 85–100 days. The plant is of the vining type, shoot length reaches 2.5–3.5 meters or more, requiring a planting distance of 1.5 to 2.5 meters.

Fruits are large, round or broad-oval in shape, with an average weight of 22–25 kg. The rind is thick and firm, dark green in color. The flesh is bright red, dense, juicy, and sweet.

The variety is thermophilic, demanding of intense sunlight and regular watering during the fruit formation period. This is an open-pollinated variety, not an F1 hybrid, suitable for seed saving.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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

Parties

Breeder
Domaine Public (FR) 1 751 Developed the variety
Applicant
INCONNU (FR) 2 336 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
INCONNU (FR) 2 336 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0051155

    Registration
    1 January 1973
    Terminated
    1 January 1981
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 11790009

    Application
    17 January 1986
    Registration
    17 January 1986
    Terminated
    17 July 1998

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