Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Giant pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Jiri Horal
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10 August 2026
The plant is vigorous, highly branching, and abundantly leafy. The fruits are characterized by a smooth pink-orange surface, with a shape varying from round-oblate to oval. The thickness of the flesh reaches 5–8 cm; it has a deep orange color, a delicate texture, and a sweetish taste.
The variety possesses good keeping quality and transportability, and is distinguished by high yield. The fruits have universal use and can be consumed fresh, used for canning, or as a fodder crop.
The variety has been repeatedly included in studies of genetic resources of cucurbit crops and has also served as an object of biochemical research on seed proteins and developments in the field of dietary fiber production technologies.
4 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 267592
№ H408
№ 149R002
№ 15455001
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