Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables
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10 August 2026
The vegetation period of the variety is 90–100 days. The plant is vining, reaching a height of 40–60 cm. The variety is a traditional Japanese kabocha-type variety, propagated by open-pollinated seeds.
The fruits have the characteristic shape for the type with a diameter of about 15 cm and a weight from 1.0 to 1.5 kg, sometimes up to 2 kg. The fruit surface is green, sometimes with gray stripes. The flesh is yellow-orange, valued for its sweetness and a texture resembling chestnut. The shelf life of the fruits is somewhat shorter than that of orange Hokkaido varieties.
Used in cooking for preparing soups, stews, and baking. The official classification refers the variety to the species Cucurbita maxima.
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ CCB190/17987
№ 118/15238
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