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Delica Star

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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by TAKII EUROPE B V

also searched as: делика стар

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Delica Star F1 hybrid belongs to the Kabocha type. The plant has a vigorous growth habit. The maturation period is 45–50 days after flowering or about 100 days from emergence.

The fruits are flat-round in shape, have very dark green skin, and intensely yellow flesh. The average fruit weight varies from 1.8 to 2.0 kg, sometimes reaching 2.2 kg. The variety has intermediate resistance (IR) to powdery mildew Podosphaera xanthii.

The hybrid is characterized by high flesh quality and marketability. The produce is suitable for short-term and medium-term storage, demonstrating high yield potential in terms of mass and number of fruits.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 Europe B.V. 342 Developed the variety
Applicant
Takii Europe B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Takii Europe B.V. 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

    № 305703

    Registration
    7 March 2025
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № CMA45

    Application
    8 February 2023
    Registration
    7 March 2025
  • GB United Kingdom Application submitted

    № 118/4

    Application
    31 January 2024

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