Varda

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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the Crimson Sweet varietal type and is distinguished by a powerful root system that ensures adaptability to different soil types. The growing period is 65–70 days after transplanting. The plant is characterized by strong growth and is suitable for cultivation in open field and under plastic covers with a planting density of 6–8 thousand plants per hectare.

The fruits have an oval shape and an average weight of 11–13 kg; under favorable conditions, the figure can reach 15–20 kg. The rind is firm, resistant to cracking and sunburn. The flesh is intensely red, crispy, and the sugar content is 10–11%. The fruits possess good transportability and keeping quality.

The hybrid has relative resistance to Fusarium wilt and anthracnose. The produce is intended for sale on the fresh market and for home cooking.

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Countries of admission

5 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.

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL Developed the variety
Applicant: NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., NL Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Hazera Seeds Ltd. 2 139 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. (NL) 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

№ 262634
NL Netherlands Active

№ WTR148/12337

Application

12 January 2000

Registration

30 March 2003
SK Slovak Republic Protection expired

№ 202R103

Application

10 January 2002

Registration

26 March 2004

Terminated

31 December 2014
HR Croatia Protection expired

№ 1001695

Application

25 February 2003

Registration

25 September 2003

Terminated

30 June 2013
BG Bulgaria Terminated

№ 1083/39

Application

5 February 2004

Registration

6 March 2006
RU Russian Federation Active

№ 42029

Application

29 November 2004

Registration

31 January 2007
MD Moldova Application submitted

№ 442925

Application

23 April 2012
MD Moldova Terminated

№ 0442925

Application

23 April 2012

Terminated

5 December 2018
RS Serbia Active

№ 320-04-8031/2020-11

Application

21 October 2020

Registration

24 November 2020

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	262634	—	—	—	Active
NL Netherlands	WTR148/12337	12 January 2000	30 March 2003	—	Active
SK Slovak Republic	202R103	10 January 2002	26 March 2004	31 December 2014	Protection expired
HR Croatia	1001695	25 February 2003	25 September 2003	30 June 2013	Protection expired
BG Bulgaria	1083/39	5 February 2004	6 March 2006	—	Terminated
RU Russian Federation	42029	29 November 2004	31 January 2007	—	Active
MD Moldova	442925	23 April 2012	—	—	Application submitted
MD Moldova	0442925	23 April 2012	—	5 December 2018	Terminated
RS Serbia	320-04-8031/2020-11	21 October 2020	24 November 2020	—	Active

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