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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Ralf Kuijpers

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid forms oval-shaped fruits weighing 2.5–3.5 kg with dark green rind and white, crunchy flesh with high sugar accumulation. The plant possesses a well-developed leaf canopy, ensuring protection of fruits from sunburn, and demonstrates high yield uniformity.

The variety possesses high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Melon necrotic spot virus, as well as intermediate resistance to powdery mildew and aphids. The crop is adapted to conditions of extreme heat, is resistant to fruit cracking, and is suitable for transportation and long-term storage.

Intended for professional cultivation in the open field.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Ralf Kuijpers 35 Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Веheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Веheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

    № 262749

    Registration
    22 November 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN682

    Application
    7 November 2017
    Registration
    22 November 2019
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 19147018

    Application
    24 December 2019
    Registration
    21 January 2021

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN682
Active
  1. Application filed 7 November 2017
  2. Registered 22 November 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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