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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-late, with a growing season from emergence to maturity of 110–130 days. The plant is vigorous, long-vined, and requires a large feeding area.

Fruits have a round or slightly flattened shape, a smooth segmented surface, and a bright orange or pinkish-orange rind. Fruit weight varies from 4–20 kg up to 50–100 kg under intensive cultivation.

The flesh is yellow-orange, firm, juicy, and sweetish, containing carotene. The variety is demanding of heat, moisture, and soil fertility. It is used in cooking, for decorative purposes, and for participation in exhibitions.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «Svytiaz» 41 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
NL - PIETERPIKZONEN 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

    № 267441

    Registration
    25 March 2019
  • ZA South Africa Withdrawn

    № 91/2658

    Application
    30 August 1991
    Registration
    10 March 1992
    Terminated
    12 October 2005
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 24455003

    Application
    18 March 2024
    Registration
    16 October 2025

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