Sprinter

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL

also searched as: спринтер

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with powerful vines, although in a number of descriptions it is characterized as compact and suitable for limited areas. The recommended planting density is 8–10 thousand plants per hectare.

The fruits have a rounded shape and a saturated green color with dark green stripes. The flesh is dense, red, and crispy. The fruit weight averages 5.0–8.0 kg, with individual specimens reaching 12 kg. The hybrid is distinguished by good transportability and keeping quality.

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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Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL Developed the variety
Applicant: NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: SFT Tarim San.Tic.A.s. 21 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

№ 262527

Registration

30 September 2011

Terminated

21 February 2022
TR Turkey Active

№ Sprinter_CITRILLUS LANATUS (THUNB.) MATSUM ET NAKAI

Registration

31 October 2017
NL Netherlands Terminated

№ WTR195/18893

Application

12 November 2008

Registration

15 September 2011

Terminated

21 February 2022
RS Serbia Protection expired

№ 320-04-308/ 2009-11

Application

27 January 2009

Registration

22 November 2011

Terminated

19 May 2022
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 55171

Application

23 November 2010

Registration

29 January 2014
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 443143

Application

15 March 2013
MD Moldova Terminated

№ 0443143

Application

15 March 2013

Terminated

5 December 2018

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262527	—	30 September 2011	21 February 2022	Terminated
TR Turkey	Sprinter_CITRILLUS LANATUS (THUNB.) MATSUM ET NAKAI	—	31 October 2017	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR195/18893	12 November 2008	15 September 2011	21 February 2022	Terminated
RS Serbia	320-04-308/ 2009-11	27 January 2009	22 November 2011	19 May 2022	Protection expired
RU Russian Federation	55171	23 November 2010	29 January 2014	—	Active
MD Moldova	443143	15 March 2013	—	—	Application submitted
MD Moldova	0443143	15 March 2013	—	5 December 2018	Terminated

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