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Balaton

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Cucurbita pepo L. Field pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by BEJO ZADEN

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The early-maturing hybrid Balaton F1 forms upright, cylindrical, medium-green fruits with a slightly speckled surface. The plant possesses vigorous growth; the fruits are characterized by high uniformity, marketability, and good keeping quality after harvest.

The hybrid exhibits intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, Zucchini yellow mosaic virus, and Papaya ringspot virus. The produce is intended for the fresh market and for industrial processing.

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Countries of admission

2 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 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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Bejo Zaden BV 3 830 Developed the variety
Applicant
Bejo Zaden BV 3 830 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Bejo Zaden B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - BEJO ZADEN 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 Active

    № 320363

    Registration
    18 December 2025
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № COU219

    Application
    28 February 2024
    Registration
    18 December 2025
  • GB United Kingdom Application submitted

    № 70/114

    Application
    6 February 2026

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № COU219
Active
  1. Application filed 28 February 2024
  2. Registered 18 December 2025
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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