Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Pieterpik B.V.
also searched as: голд нуггет
10 August 2026
The plant belongs to the bush type, possesses a compact habit and low vining. The fruits have a round or slightly flattened shape, and their color varies from orange to pink with light stripes. The weight of the fruits is most often in the range of 0.6–1.5 kg, although specimens from 0.2 to 3.5 kg are encountered.
The variety is very early or mid-early with a vegetation period of 70 to 100 days. From 5 to 8 fruits are formed on one plant. The dense orange flesh contains 13–15% dry matter, 10–11% sugars, and has a creamy texture with a chestnut or nutty aftertaste.
The fruits withstand transport well and are distinguished by a long storage life, reaching 8–10 months. The variety is suitable for baking, stuffing, and preparing various dishes, and also demonstrates resistance to the main diseases and pests of cucurbit crops.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 267488
№ CMA11
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