Sapphire

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by HOLLAR SEEDS

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid is triploid and characterized by a round fruit shape. Physiological maturity is reached approximately 90 days after planting. The average weight of one fruit is 8–10 kg.

Externally, the fruits are distinguished by a light green rind color with dark green stripes. The flesh has a medium-intensity red color and a sugar content of about 12% on the Brix scale. The plant exhibits some resistance to anthracnose and is intended for open field cultivation.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: HOLLAR SEEDS 66 Developed the variety
Applicant: HOLLAR SEEDS 66 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: United Genetics Turkey Tohum Fide A.s. 155 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

№ 262483

Registration

12 February 2001

Terminated

7 March 2012
TR Turkey Active

№ Sapphire

Registration

26 October 2016
IT Italy Terminated

№ 002473_O 002473

Application

8 January 1999

Registration

9 January 2001

Terminated

9 February 2012

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262483	—	12 February 2001	7 March 2012	Terminated
TR Turkey	Sapphire	—	26 October 2016	—	Active
IT Italy	002473_O 002473	8 January 1999	9 January 2001	9 February 2012	Terminated

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Breeder

HOLLAR SEEDS All 66 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 3
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2001

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