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Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Johnny's Selected Seeds

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is classified as mid-season, with a vegetation period of approximately 100 days. The plant is characterized by long and vigorous vines. The fruits have slight ribbing, and their weight under standard conditions is 30–65 lbs, but under favorable conditions it may exceed 45 kg.

The skin of the fruits has a pure white color, which is maintained after ripening in the field and during storage. The fruits possess peduncle structural features characteristic of the species Cucurbita maxima. The main purpose of the variety is ornamental use due to its attractive appearance.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
Johnny's Selected Seeds 30 Developed the variety
Applicant
Johnny's Selected Seeds 30 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
NL - JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS FOSS 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

    № 267547

    Registration
    20 May 2016
  • NL Netherlands Active

    № CMA20

    Application
    11 April 2013
    Registration
    20 May 2016
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 118/17525

    Application
    26 February 2019
    Registration
    31 March 2019

Plant breeders' rights

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

United Kingdom № 118/17525
Active
  1. Application filed 10 May 2015
  2. Registered 11 May 2015
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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