Tropical Sunshine

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

also searched as: тропикал суншине

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, balanced, with long vines and large leaves providing protection for the fruits against sunburn. The period from transplanting to harvest is 62–68 days; under certain conditions, the growing season may reach 78–84 days.

Fruits are round or round-oval in shape, uniform, weighing from 4 to 6 kg. The rind is dark green with stripes. The flesh is bright yellow in color, containing 12–14% sugar on the Brix scale. The hybrid is characterized by high productivity and good fruit set.

The use of pollinator varieties is necessary for growing this seedless watermelon variety. The recommended planting density is 12–14 thousand plants per hectare, including pollinator plants.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL 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.

QZ European Union Active

№ 262622

Registration

21 February 2020
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 73299

Application

16 November 2017

Registration

11 March 2019
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR359

Application

28 November 2018

Registration

21 February 2020
BY Belarus Active

№ 2021247

Application

24 December 2020

Registration

1 January 2022
UA Ukraine Active

№ 20146016

Application

29 December 2020

Registration

26 May 2022

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262622	—	21 February 2020	—	Active
RU Russian Federation	73299	16 November 2017	11 March 2019	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR359	28 November 2018	21 February 2020	—	Active
BY Belarus	2021247	24 December 2020	1 January 2022	—	Active
UA Ukraine	20146016	29 December 2020	26 May 2022	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

Russian Federation № 80731

Application submitted

Application filed 30 January 2020
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