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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The vegetation period is 80–85 days from emergence. The plant exhibits vigorous growth, a well-developed root system, and dense foliage. Fruits are round to oval-oblong in shape, with alternating dark green and light green stripes.

The flesh is bright red, crisp, with a sugar content of 11–12% and small brown seeds. The rind is of medium thickness and resistant to cracking. The hybrid is characterized by high transportability, keeping quality, and stress tolerance to heat.

The variety is resistant to Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1, 2) and anthracnose (races 1, 2, 3). It is suitable for cultivation in open field and under plastic covers with a recommended planting density of 7–8 thousand plants per hectare.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Applicant
Ergon International N.V. 101 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Ergon International N.V. 101 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 18146002

    Application
    2 March 2018
    Registration
    22 February 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 18146002
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 2 March 2018
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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