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Prescott

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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by FRANCHI SEMENTI SPA

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The fruits have a characteristic knobby appearance and a mass of 0.5 to 4 kg. The skin color varies from gray-green when immature to whitish, straw-colored, or deep yellow when ripe. The plant is noted for its vigorous stem growth.

The variety is early or mid-season, with a vegetation period of 70–95 days. The fruits are not prone to slipping from the vine upon ripening and are intended for fresh consumption. The plant possesses drought tolerance.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
FRANCHI SEMENTI SPA 56 Developed the variety
Applicant
REAL SEED COLLECTION LTD 83 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
REAL SEED COLLECTION LTD 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.

  • IT Italy Active

    № 000519_O 000519

    Registration
    20 June 1977
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 264825

    Registration
    25 February 2000
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 88/13158

    Application
    26 November 2018
    Registration
    31 December 2018

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