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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

also searched as: кариббеан сеа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is characterized by vigorous growth and good foliage cover. Fruits weighing about 1.8 kg have uniform quality and intense orange flesh with a small seed cavity. The maturity period from transplanting to harvest is 55–60 days.

The hybrid is suitable for direct seeding and transplanting methods of cultivation in the open field with a recommended density of 1.3–1.6 plants per m². The crop is adapted for cultivation at altitudes up to 1200 meters above sea level.

The variety has high resistance to melon necrotic spot virus and Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1, 2). It also possesses intermediate resistance to powdery mildew and aphids.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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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 Terminated

    № 263050

    Registration
    16 January 2020
    Terminated
    3 February 2026
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № MLN695

    Application
    22 May 2018
    Registration
    16 January 2020
    Terminated
    3 February 2026

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN695
Terminated
  1. Application filed 22 May 2018
  2. Registered 16 January 2020
  3. Entry closed 8 September 2025

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