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Sunstone

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: сунстоне

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid Sunstone (breeding number E26C.00212) is a yellow-fleshed seedless watermelon type. The fruits have an oval shape and are colored bright-medium-dark with stripes. The yellow flesh has a crispy texture, contains small rudimentary seeds, and is characterized by high internal quality.

The plant possesses vigorous vine growth, which ensures good crop preservation in open field conditions. The variety demonstrates intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0 and 1, as well as to anthracnose race 1. The average weight of marketable fruits varies from 6.3 to 8.2 kg.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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

Parties

Breeder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Enza Zaden Seed Operations B.V. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • NL Netherlands Application submitted

    № WTR460

    Application
    3 June 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № WTR460
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 3 June 2024
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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