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Cucurbita pepo L. Field pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by A L TOZER LTD

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to very early hybrids. At the beginning of the growing season, plants are compact, 40–60 cm tall, however, by mid-season the bush may acquire a climbing habit with a main stem up to 1.6 m. The open bush type and small number of spines facilitate the harvesting process.

Fruits are dark green in color and have an elongated cylindrical shape. The optimal fruit size for consumption is 15–20 cm. The variety possesses intermediate resistance to cucumber mosaic virus (CMV).

Intended for cultivation in open field, raised beds and containers.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: A L TOZER LTD 501 Developed the variety
Applicant: Tozer Seeds Ltd. 174 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Tozer Iberica S.L. 158 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

№ 267866

Registration

26 March 1993
NL Netherlands Active

№ CCB89/7943

Application

16 March 1992

Registration

26 March 1993
ZA South Africa Withdrawn

№ 2001/5318

Application

31 July 2001

Terminated

16 July 2002
GB United Kingdom Active

№ 70/16217

Application

27 December 2018

Registration

31 January 2019

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	267866	—	26 March 1993	—	Active
NL Netherlands	CCB89/7943	16 March 1992	26 March 1993	—	Active
ZA South Africa	2001/5318	31 July 2001	—	16 July 2002	Withdrawn
GB United Kingdom	70/16217	27 December 2018	31 January 2019	—	Active

Plant breeders' rights

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

South Africa № PT 3271

Withdrawn

Application filed 31 July 2001
Registered —
Entry closed 16 July 2002

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Breeder

A L TOZER LTD

breeder code TZ 9068

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Registry records

Total records: 5
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 2
First registration: 1993

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