Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Domaine Public (FR)
also searched as: коурге балеине
10 August 2026
The Courge baleine variety, also known as Mammoth Whale squash, belongs to the species Cucurbita maxima. The variety was first introduced to the market in 1893 and became widespread in France and the USA in the following decades.
The fruits of this variety are distinguished by unusual dimensions, reaching 1 meter in length and having a mass of up to 50 kg. The surface of the fruits is characterized by a gray-green color. Detailed information on the biological characteristics of the plant, maturity group, disease resistance, and taste qualities of the fruits is absent in historical publications.
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 1005705
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