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Cucurbita pepo L. Field pumpkin · Vegetables

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is early to mid-early, with a period from emergence to harvest of 50–60 days. The plant is of the bush type, compact, with an open growth habit and vigorous development.

The fruits are spherical in shape, sometimes with slight ribbing, colored dark green with a glossy sheen and speckles. The flesh is juicy, tender, and retains its structure even when fruits overgrow.

The optimal fruit diameter is 8–10 cm, with a weight ranging from 400–800 g to 1–2 kg. The variety is for universal use and is characterized as hardy, with low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

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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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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

Applicant: MR FOTHERGILL S SEEDS LTD 119 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: MR FOTHERGILL S SEEDS LTD 119 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

IT Italy Active

№ 000819_O 000819

Registration

20 June 1977
QZ European Union Active

№ 268625

Registration

18 May 2006
GB United Kingdom Active

№ 70/11811

Application

16 October 2018

Registration

30 November 2018

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
IT Italy	000819_O 000819	—	20 June 1977	—	Active
QZ European Union	268625	—	18 May 2006	—	Active
GB United Kingdom	70/11811	16 October 2018	30 November 2018	—	Active

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