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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Johnny's Selected Seeds

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to the species Cucurbita maxima and has a vining growth habit. Fruit maturity period is about 95–96 days from sowing.

Fruits have a flat-round shape, dark green color, sometimes with pale stripes on the ribs. The weight of a single fruit varies from 1.8 to 2.3 kg.

The flesh is bright orange, characterized as sweet, rich, and layered in texture. The variety is intended for culinary use, including soups and baking.

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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 in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Johnny's Selected Seeds 30 Developed the variety
Applicant
Johnny's Selected Seeds 30 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
NL - JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS FOSS 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

    № 267459

    Registration
    20 May 2016
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № CMA18

    Application
    11 April 2013
    Registration
    20 May 2016

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