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Cucurbita pepo L. Field pumpkin · Vegetables · bred by Franchi Sementi (IT)

also searched as: верде д италиа

Variety description

10 August 2026

Early-ripening variety, the period from germination to technical maturity is 45–60 days. The plant is of the bush type, compact, and does not form long lateral shoots. Lodging is not characteristic of this variety.

Fruits reach 40 cm in length with an average weight of 0.8–0.9 kg. The surface is smooth or slightly ribbed; the color is dark green with light green speckles or stripes. The rind is thin; the flesh is white and juicy.

The fruits are used fresh, in cooking, and for canning. In the Italian tradition, the flowers of this variety are also consumed; they are fried in batter or added to omelets.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QZ

active terminated no record

Also known as

breeder code Verde d 'Italia

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  • Verde d 'Italia primary SI
  • Verde d'Italia IT, QZ

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Franchi Sementi (IT) 23 Developed the variety
Applicant
Franchi Sementi (IT) 23 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
S.A.I.S. SOCIETA' AGRICOLA ITALIANA SEMENTI 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

    № 000818_O 000818

    Registration
    20 June 1977
  • QZ European Union Active

    № 268560

    Registration
    25 February 2000
  • SI Slovenia Protection expired

    № CPE013

    Terminated
    1 January 2005

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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