Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables
also searched as: каппелло да прете мантована
10 August 2026
The variety is a local population (landrace) adapted to the conditions of the alluvial plains of Northern Italy. Significant variability is observed within the variety regarding fruit weight, thickness of the flesh and rind, peduncle parameters, and seed weight.
The plant belongs to the category of historical relics and is valued as an object for the conservation of agrobiodiversity. Culinary use is characterized as universal.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 267456
№ 003642_O 003642
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