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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Seeds by Design (US)

also searched as: банана

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season, with a ripening period of 85 to 95 days. The plant is vigorous and vining, requiring cultivation in warm, wind-protected locations on fertile soils.

The fruits have an elongated cylindrical shape, 30 to 60 cm in length and 2.3 to 4.5 kg in weight. The rind is smooth and yellow when fully ripe. The flesh is juicy, salmon-orange in hue, and possesses a sweet taste and a specific fruity aroma with notes of banana and pineapple.

The variety is an open-pollinated heirloom. The fruits are intended for fresh consumption, making desserts, and fruit salads. To prevent the fruits from contacting the ground, the use of straw or trellises is recommended.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Seeds by Design (US) 3 Developed the variety
Applicant
Graines Baumaux (FR) 89 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Seeds by Design (US) 3 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 000497_O 000497

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    4 February 1999
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 262907

    Registration
    14 May 2003
  • FR France Active

    № 1010498

    Application
    31 May 2002
    Registration
    1 January 2012
  • IT Italy Active

    № 004087_O 004087

    Application
    25 August 2018
    Registration
    11 March 2019

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