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Kechal

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the «Yellow Canary» type and matures in 72–80 days. The plant is characterized by vigorous development, the presence of well-developed foliage, and high stress tolerance. Planting density is 5–6 thousand plants per 1 ha; it is suitable for cultivation in open field and protected cultivation.

The fruits have an oval shape with pronounced ribbing, and the rind is colored bright yellow. The weight of a single fruit varies from 2.5 to 5 kg. The white flesh is characterized by a sugar content of 12–13% with a small seed cavity size.

The variety is intended for sale on the fresh market and is suitable for canning, drying, pickling, freezing, and making juices. It possesses high resistance to Fusarium wilt (Fom: 0,1) and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew (Px / ex Sf: 2,5).

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Countries of admission

3 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
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. 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

    № 263733

    Registration
    3 January 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN661

    Application
    6 March 2017
    Registration
    3 January 2019
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 18147010

    Application
    26 November 2018
    Registration
    26 August 2020

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN661
Active
  1. Application filed 6 March 2017
  2. Registered 3 January 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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