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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

also searched as: хот суммер

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Hot Summer F1 variety belongs to the Hokkaido-type pumpkin group of the species Cucurbita maxima. The plant has a semi-bush growth habit, medium to medium-high vigor, and high productivity. The fruit ripening period is about 90 days.

The fruits have a flat or flat-round shape, smooth bright orange skin, and a weight of 1.0–1.5 kg. The variety has intermediate resistance to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV), Watermelon mosaic virus (WMV), and Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), as well as resistance to Fusarium. The fruits are characterized by good keeping quality and are convenient for transportation.

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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

active no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
NL - ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV 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

    № 267501

    Registration
    22 February 2019
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № CMA30

    Application
    8 February 2017
    Registration
    22 February 2019

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Netherlands № CMA30
Active
  1. Application filed 8 February 2017
  2. Registered 22 February 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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