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Lunius

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: луниус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Lunius F1 hybrid belongs to the type of Italian netted melons and is characterized as early-maturing. The plant possesses vigorous initial growth and balanced development with dense foliage, providing protection for the fruits.

The variety possesses the ESL property, which guarantees increased keeping quality and a long shelf life after harvest. The hybrid is distinguished by stable fruit setting and a potential yield of 8 to 11 kg per plant.

The melon is intended for cultivation in plastic greenhouses, tunnel shelters, and open field, with the variety being especially recommended for early planting dates.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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

Parties

Breeder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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 Terminated

    № 263836

    Registration
    31 December 2017
    Terminated
    2 October 2023
  • NL Netherlands Terminated

    № MLN588

    Application
    7 July 2015
    Registration
    31 December 2017
    Terminated
    2 October 2023

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № MLN588
Terminated
  1. Application filed 7 July 2015
  2. Registered 31 December 2017
  3. Entry closed 31 May 2019

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