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Red Comet

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

also searched as: ред комет

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the very early maturity group. The fruits have a round shape and dark, almost black, rind color. The flesh of the fruit is intense red in color and is distinguished by pronounced sweetness, crunchy texture, and the presence of small seeds.

The weight of a single fruit averages 4–6 kg. The plant possesses high tolerance to sunburn. The hybrid is suitable for cultivation in protected soil conditions, as well as for cultivation in open fields.

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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
Nunhems B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Nunhems 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 Terminated

    № 262396

    Registration
    29 January 1998
    Terminated
    29 November 2022
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № WTR112/9782

    Application
    28 December 1995
    Registration
    29 January 1998
    Terminated
    29 November 2022

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