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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the Crimson Sweet type and is intended for cultivation in the open field or under temporary plastic covers. The plant is characterized by high adaptability, is suited for cultivation both with irrigation and in rain-fed conditions, consistently forming up to 2 fruits per plant.

The fruits have a dark green striped rind 1.5–2.0 cm thick, which ensures good transportability and keeping quality. The flesh has a granular structure, a sugar content of 12–13% on the Brix scale, and a small number of seeds. The hybrid is resistant to sunburn.

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Countries of admission

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

Parties

Breeder: Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

№ 262436

Registration

5 February 2021
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR366

Application

21 February 2019

Registration

5 February 2021
UA Ukraine Active

№ 2026146002

Application

23 February 2026

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262436	—	5 February 2021	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR366	21 February 2019	5 February 2021	—	Active
UA Ukraine	2026146002	23 February 2026	—	—	Active

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