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Don Quixote

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

also searched as: дон квиксоте

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has a powerful root system and developed foliage that provides protection of fruits from sunburn, and is adapted to various soil conditions. The oval-shaped fruits have a green rind with a characteristic netting, which can acquire a golden hue upon ripening.

The hybrid has high resistance to Fusarium wilt (races 0, 1) and Melon necrotic spot virus, as well as intermediate resistance to most races of powdery mildew. High tolerance of the fruit to flesh "glassiness" is noted.

The variety is intended for fresh consumption and long-term storage. When growing, high planting density, irrigation control, and the application of microelements, including calcium and magnesium, are recommended during the fruit formation period.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Sakata Seed Corporation (JP) 269 Developed the variety
Applicant
Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR) 97 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR) 393 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

    № 263267

    Registration
    1 April 2009
  • FR France Withdrawn

    № 1020066

    Application
    28 April 2006
    Terminated
    11 July 2008
  • FR France Active

    № 1023820

    Application
    7 August 2007
    Registration
    1 January 2009
  • UY Uruguay Withdrawn

    № 2012204

    Application
    13 November 2012
    Terminated
    31 January 2017

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