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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Paul Degreef

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is early-maturing or ultra-early, with a growing period of 68–76 days. The plant is vining and vigorous, with good foliage that protects the fruits from sunburn.

The fruits have an oval-elongated shape and a weight of 2.2–3.8 kg. The surface is striped, with a background varying from light green to green with narrow dark green stripes. The flesh is deep red, crisp, and contains small seeds.

The variety possesses field tolerance to Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1). The hybrid is transportable, and the recommended planting density is 10 thousand units/ha.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

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Variety registered as early as 7 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Paul Degreef 142 Developed the variety
Applicant
Nunhems B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Nunhems BV 3 804 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Nunhems Tohumculuk A.s. 217 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

    № 262381

    Registration
    2 January 2009
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Premium_CITRILLUS LANATUS (THUNB.) MATSUM ET NAKAI

    Registration
    3 November 2014
  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 30202110239722

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № WTR159/17220

    Application
    6 December 2006
    Registration
    2 January 2009
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 51046

    Application
    26 November 2008
    Registration
    29 December 2011
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 10027004

    Application
    18 November 2010
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 015331

    Application
    6 May 2014
    Registration
    14 May 2015
  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 2017046

    Application
    17 June 2017

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR159
Terminated
  1. Application filed 6 December 2006
  2. Registered 4 March 2009
  3. Entry closed 19 January 2016

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