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Ancien vieille France

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Domaine Public (FR)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The fruits of this variety are medium or large, reaching a weight of up to 1.5 kg. A distinctive feature is the deep ribbing of the fruits, which contain juicy, aromatic orange flesh inside. In terms of taste, the variety is close to the cantaloupe type.

The plant is adapted for cultivation in open field, including regions with a cool climate. The variety is considered hardy and is intended for fresh consumption as a dessert or appetizer.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

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

Parties

Breeder
Domaine Public (FR) 1 751 Developed the variety
Applicant
Ferme de Sainte Marthe (FR) 186 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Jardin de Sainte Marthe (FR)/Ferme de Sainte Marthe (FR) 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

    № 262797

    Registration
    14 May 2003
  • FR France Active

    № 1010595

    Application
    18 June 2002
    Registration
    1 January 2012

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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