Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by PETOSEED CO
also searched as: биг мун
10 August 2026
The plant is vigorous and long-vined; vines reach a length of 3 meters or more. Fruits are round or round-flattened, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin of orange or yellow-orange color. Fruit weight ranges from 20–50 kg, reaching 70–90 kg with intensive care.
The period from emergence to harvest is 115–130 days. The fruit flesh is yellow-orange, dense and juicy. The variety is a table type, intended for culinary use, juice production, drying and dehydration; fruits are suitable for long-term storage.
The variety is open-pollinated and exhibits resilience to weather conditions. To achieve maximum fruit weight, pinching of the vines and limiting the number of ovaries to 1–2 per plant is recommended.
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№ 267442
№ 19880458
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