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Cucumis melo L. Melon · Fruit crops · bred by Les Graines Caillard

also searched as: санчо

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Inodorus group and is characterized by a dense dark green rind with stripes. The fruit flesh is pale green or white, possesses a sweet taste with mild earthy undertones. The plant is herbaceous and vining, with shoot lengths from 100 to 180 cm. The flowering type is andromonoecious, where male and bisexual flowers are present on the plant.

Under field conditions, the variety demonstrates resistance to powdery mildew and surpasses some similar varieties in fruit quality. The variety is a table type intended for fresh consumption, and its long storage capacity accounts for its traditional use as a winter dessert.

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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

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
LES GRAINES CAILLARD 300 Developed the variety
Applicant
Syngenta Tarim San. ve Tic. A.S. 101 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Syngenta Tarim San. ve Tic. A.s. 101 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

    № 264412

  • TR Turkey Active

    № Sancho

    Registration
    21 February 2007
  • ES Spain Terminated

    № 19930032

    Application
    25 January 1993
    Registration
    30 July 1997
    Terminated
    30 July 1997
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № MLN267/8400

    Application
    10 March 1993
    Registration
    11 February 1994

Plant breeders' rights

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

Spain № 19933395
Terminated
  1. Application filed 25 January 1993
  2. Registered 20 April 1994
  3. Entry closed 20 April 1994

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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