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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Categoria melon is an early-maturing hybrid belonging to the «Piel de Sapo» variety type, known as the «green Spanish melon». The plant is distinguished by vigorous growth and a good fruit-setting ability; crop maturity is reached approximately 90 days after sowing.

The fruits have an elliptical shape, white crisp flesh, and a high sugar content, reaching 16° Brix. The variety belongs to the Long Life category, which ensures long-term storage of the fruits. It is recommended for direct sowing in the open field and possesses high adaptability to production conditions.

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

Parties

Breeder
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Developed the variety
Applicant
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A. 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

    № 263084

  • ES Spain Active

    № 19400010

    Application
    18 January 1985
    Registration
    18 January 1985

Plant breeders' rights

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

Spain № 19892294
Terminated
  1. Application filed 5 May 1989
  2. Registered 25 January 1992
  3. Entry closed 18 January 2001

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

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