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Honey Bun

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by BURPEE NL B.V.

also searched as: хонеи бун

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is early-maturing, with a ripening period of about 73 days. The plant has a bush habit, reaching a height of 38–46 cm with a spread of up to 1–2 meters. This form allows the variety to be used in container cultivation, on small garden beds, or in greenhouses.

The fruits have a netted surface, their diameter is about 13 cm, and the mass varies from 1.1 to 2 kg. The flesh of the fruit is deep orange in color with a honey-sweet taste. As a rule, 3 to 4 fruits are formed on one bush.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Burpee NL B.V. 89 Developed the variety
Applicant
Burpee NL B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO 83 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

    № 301354

    Registration
    7 June 2024
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 88/20005

    Application
    2 July 2020
    Registration
    19 October 2020
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN888

    Application
    26 October 2022
    Registration
    7 June 2024

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