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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the Crimson type and forms elongated fruits. The plant is characterized by high internal fruit quality and is adapted for agronomically reliable production.

This hybrid is oriented toward the needs of the fresh market, ensuring good post-harvest shelf life, which makes it in demand for retail chains.

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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.

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. 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

№ 320348

Registration

23 December 2025
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR446

Application

2 November 2023

Registration

23 December 2025

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	320348	—	23 December 2025	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR446	2 November 2023	23 December 2025	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR446

Active

Application filed 2 November 2023
Registered 23 December 2025
Currently active indefinite in the register

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