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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with a well-developed root system and active growth energy. Foliage is well-developed, which serves as natural protection for the fruits against sunburn. The hybrid is suitable for cultivation both in the open field and under film covers.

The fruits have an oval-cuboid shape and dark green color with light stripes. The flesh is bright red, firm, without fibrous inclusions, and is characterized by high sugar content and a low number of seeds. The thick rind ensures fruit preservation during transport.

The vegetation period is 65–68 days after transplanting. The hybrid is resistant to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt. Marketability of produce reaches 96%. Under unfavorable temperature conditions at early stages of development, a decrease in the quality of the first fruits is possible.

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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

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL) Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Syngenta Crop Protection AG 10 404 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL) 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

№ 262074

Registration

16 February 2021
NL Netherlands Withdrawn

№ WTR332

Application

15 June 2017

Terminated

13 February 2019
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 74594

Application

1 December 2017

Registration

16 January 2020
UA Ukraine Terminated

№ 18146007

Application

19 November 2018

Registration

8 December 2020

Terminated

12 September 2025
HU Hungary Active

№ 472285

Application

23 January 2019

Registration

16 February 2021
RS Serbia Active

№ 002707307 2024 14842 004 000 033 005

Application

19 September 2024

Registration

22 January 2025

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262074	—	16 February 2021	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR332	15 June 2017	—	13 February 2019	Withdrawn
RU Russian Federation	74594	1 December 2017	16 January 2020	—	Active
UA Ukraine	18146007	19 November 2018	8 December 2020	12 September 2025	Terminated
HU Hungary	472285	23 January 2019	16 February 2021	—	Active
RS Serbia	002707307 2024 14842 004 000 033 005	19 September 2024	22 January 2025	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20192839

Active

Application filed 8 November 2019
Registered 1 March 2021
Currently active indefinite in the register

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