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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 variety belongs to the muskmelon type and forms round or slightly oval fruits weighing from 1 to 2 kg. The rind has a netted or slightly ribbed structure, changing color from pale green to tan upon ripening. The fruit flesh is bright orange, characterized as juicy, aromatic, and sweet.

The plant is productive, and the vines have moderate growth vigor. The variety is thermophilic, demanding of light, and sensitive to frost. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for canning and making jams. In scientific literature, the variety is noted as having lower susceptibility to root-knot nematodes.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Domaine Public (FR) 1 751 Developed the variety
Applicant
Ferme de Sainte Marthe (FR) 186 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Auburn University Agricultural Experiment Station 8 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Jardin de Sainte Marthe (FR) 26 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

    № 263118

    Registration
    14 May 2003
  • FR France Active

    № 1010596

    Application
    18 June 2002
    Registration
    1 January 2012

Plant breeders' rights

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

United States of America № 7300072
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 9 March 1973
  2. Registered 20 October 1977
  3. Entry closed 20 October 1994

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