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Sultan

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by ZKI, H

also searched as: султан

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid plant is characterized as vigorous. The fruits have an oval shape and reach a weight of 7–9 kg. The flesh is colored a deep red and is distinguished by a high sugar content.

The hybrid belongs to the early-maturing group with a maturation period of 65 to 67 days and belongs to the Crimson type. Regarding crop health, resistance to Fusarium oxysporum races 0 and 1 is claimed.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QZ

active 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
ZKI, H 70 Developed the variety
Applicant
ZKI Zöldségtermesztési Kutató Intézet Zrt. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ZKI, H 70 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • HR Croatia Terminated

    № 1004211

    Terminated
    7 December 2009
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 262552

    Registration
    28 December 2011
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № 7997

    Application
    28 April 1992
    Terminated
    28 January 1996
  • HU Hungary Active

    № 335508

    Application
    9 February 2009
    Registration
    5 January 2012
  • RS Serbia Protection expired

    № 320-04-159/2012-11

    Application
    9 January 2012
    Registration
    14 March 2012
    Terminated
    19 August 2022

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