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Cucurbita moschata Duchesne Butternut squash · Vegetables · bred by GRAHAM DYCHE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Matilda F1 hybrid belongs to the Butternut variety type. The plant is vigorous and vining, with active growth energy and vine lengths of up to 3–4.5 meters. The growing period from emergence is 105–110 days.

The fruits are pear-shaped, sometimes with slight ribbing, have a matte yellow or beige skin, and bright orange flesh. The seed cavity is compact, with few seeds. The average fruit weight varies from 3 to 5 kg.

The flesh is dense, starchy, sweet, with a pronounced nutty aroma. The hybrid is characterized by high stress tolerance to temperature fluctuations and weather conditions, and sets fruit stably. The fruits are suitable for long-term storage for up to 4 months.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
GRAHAM DYCHE 1 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
ENZA ZADEN BEHEER B.V., NL Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 30202110239853

  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 46744

    Application
    13 December 2006
    Registration
    29 January 2009
  • UY Uruguay Application submitted

    № 2010087

    Application
    31 May 2010
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 14228001

    Application
    25 November 2014
  • MD Moldova Application submitted

    № 0463955

    Application
    17 February 2016

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 14228001
Terminated
  1. Application filed 25 November 2014
  2. Registered 12 June 2017
  3. Entry closed 1 November 2018

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