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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the category of seedless watermelons with early maturation periods. The fruits form a round-oval shape, their weight ranges from 5 to 7 kilograms.

The flesh is characterized by an intense color and a high level of sugar content, reaching 14 degrees on the Brix scale. The variety is intended for sale on the fresh market.

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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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
NUNHEMS BV 3 804 Developed the variety
Applicant
NUNHEMS BV 3 804 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
NUNHEMS BV 3 804 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NUNHEMS BV 3 804 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

    № 262555

    Registration
    28 January 2017
  • ES Spain Active

    № 20140335

    Application
    25 November 2014
    Registration
    28 January 2017

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Spain № 20145176
Terminated
  1. Application filed 28 November 2014
  2. Registered 17 January 2017
  3. Entry closed 6 September 2017

More 3 records protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

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