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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by TAKII & CO LTD

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, strong-growing, with good fruit setting ability. The ripening period is 45–50 days after flowering.

Fruits weighing 1.7–2.0 kg have a dark green rind, sometimes with light stripes or spots. The flesh is an intense yellow-orange color, dense, with a nutty flavor.

The variety is versatile in cooking, suitable for transport and long-term storage. Requires moderate temperatures and low humidity to obtain the best harvest.

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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

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Breeder
Takii & Co. Ltd 501 Developed the variety
Applicant
TSUKASA SHOJI S.R.L. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Takii & Co. Ltd 19 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Takii & Co. Ltd. 19 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

    № 267469

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № CCB53/5978

    Application
    24 October 1988
    Registration
    21 April 1990
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 003389

    Application
    23 February 1994
    Registration
    24 October 1995
  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 2021175

    Application
    4 October 2021

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