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Ketty

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by ESASEM S.p.A

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant possesses high growth vigor and the ability to set fruit at high temperatures. The rind of the watermelons is light green with dark stripes. The variety is characterized by high yield.

The hybrid is intended for commercial production and sales in the fresh produce market; it can be used as a pollinator. It is suitable for cultivation in open field, greenhouses, and tunnels with a planting density of 6,000–8,000 plants per hectare.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Esasem S.p.A. 109 Developed the variety
Applicant
Esasem Spa (IT) 172 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Esasem S.p.A. 109 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
HU - ESASEM SPA Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • HU Hungary Active

    № 428435

    Registration
    13 February 2018
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 262136

    Registration
    13 February 2018

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20163089
Terminated
  1. Application filed 7 December 2016
  2. Registered 5 February 2018
  3. Entry closed 21 March 2022

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