Sweet Pontoon

Application submitted

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)

also searched as: свит понтун

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with energetic growth and good foliage, which protects the fruits from the sun. The hybrid is of the seedless type and requires a pollinator variety for fruit set. Under stress conditions, the formation of hard seed coats is possible.

The fruits have an oval-round shape and dark green rind with stripes. The flesh is dense, juicy, with a sugar content (Brix) of 11.5–12.5%. The hybrid possesses strong field tolerance to powdery mildew and intermediate resistance to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt.

The ripening period is about 70–78 days from transplanting. The variety is intended for commercial cultivation in open field.

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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

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

Parties

Breeder: Bayer Holland B.V. (NL) Developed the variety
Applicant: Bayer Holland B.V. (NL) Submitted the application to the register

Admission to trade

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

FR France Application submitted

№ 4082408

Application

16 October 2025

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	4082408	16 October 2025	—	—	Application submitted

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