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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Ralf Kuijpers

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant can be trailing or semi-bush, with vine lengths reaching up to 1 meter. The ripening period ranges from 70–80 to 90–112 days, which is 1–2 weeks earlier than standard varieties.

Fruits have an oblate or broad-pyriform shape and bright orange skin. The flesh is dense, bright orange, with a small seed cavity.

The hybrid possesses intermediate resistance to powdery mildew and the ability to develop in cool conditions. The fruits are characterized by uniformity and a high capacity for long-term storage.

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Countries of admission

3 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 terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Ralf Kuijpers 35 Developed the variety
Applicant
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V. 345 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

    № 267537

    Registration
    18 April 2011
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № CCB204/18912

    Application
    19 November 2008
    Registration
    18 April 2011
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 65428

    Application
    24 November 2014
    Registration
    28 December 2015
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 15455003

    Application
    2 November 2015
    Registration
    19 May 2017
    Terminated
    12 September 2025

Plant breeders' rights

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

Netherlands № CCB204
Active
  1. Application filed 19 November 2008
  2. Registered 18 April 2011
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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