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Hale's best 36

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops

also searched as: хале с бест 36

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, possessing energetically growing vines 1.5–2 meters long. The variety exhibits high tolerance to drought and major diseases of cucurbit crops, including powdery mildew, and develops best in hot climates.

The fruits have an oval shape and a mass of 2–3 kg. The dark green rind is covered with a dense golden net. The flesh is colored orange or salmon, distinguished by juiciness, a pronounced musky aroma, high sugar content, and a firm, crispy texture.

The variety is intended for fresh consumption, culinary processing, and commercial cultivation, and possesses good keeping quality and transportability.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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  • Hale's best 36 primary IT
  • Hales best 36 IT
  • HALES BEST36 ZA

The primary name shown is the one under which the variety is registered in the largest number of jurisdictions. Search finds the variety by any of its names.

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

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 000505_O 000505

    Registration
    20 June 1977
    Terminated
    4 February 1999
  • ZA South Africa Withdrawn

    № EMPTY210

    Terminated
    1 March 1992

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