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

also searched as: кариббеан смиле

Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the Harper variety type and is characterized by vigorous growth with abundant foliage. The fruits have a characteristic netting on the rind, bright orange flesh of high density, and retain their shape well after slicing, which makes them suitable for processing.

The plant has high resistance to Melon necrotic spot virus (MNSV) and Fusarium wilt (Fom: 0, 1, 2), as well as intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (Px: 2, 3). The variety demonstrates adaptability to difficult growing conditions, including saline soils, and some resistance to leaf miner.

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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.

QZ

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
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 Active

    № 263051

    Registration
    3 January 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN666

    Application
    17 May 2017
    Registration
    3 January 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN666
Active
  1. Application filed 17 May 2017
  2. Registered 3 January 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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