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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the 'Charleston Gray' type and possesses high growth energy, while the plant has a medium-sized bush. The variety is distinguished by rapid leaf mass development and intensive fruit growth, easily setting fruit in open field conditions.

The fruits have a rounded shape and a weight of 9 to 10 kg. The rind is deep green in color, with a thickness of 2–2.4 cm. The flesh is firm, bright red, and characterized by a high sugar content and a distinct aroma.

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

Parties

Breeder: Sakata Seed America Inc (US) 70 Developed the variety
Applicant: Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR) 97 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR) 393 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

№ 262516

Registration

13 May 2022
FR France Active

№ 4063166

Application

4 October 2017

Registration

1 January 2020

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262516	—	13 May 2022	—	Active
FR France	4063166	4 October 2017	1 January 2020	—	Active

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Breeder

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

breeder code WM 11110

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 2
First registration: 2020

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