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Suitability of squash for processing

Cucurbita pepo L.

The technological suitability of squash is determined by the stage of technical maturity, characterized by underdeveloped soft seeds and firm flesh without cavities. Varieties intended for processing must possess delayed skin hardening and maintain structural integrity during thermal processing.

In the reference 119 varieties crop Field pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

Suitability for processing requires the use of fruits at the stage of technical maturity, when seeds remain soft and the flesh retains its firmness. Important morphological traits include the absence of deep grooves and cracks, which minimizes losses during mechanized peeling and slicing.

Technological features of the crop include high moisture content and a tendency of the flesh to soften rapidly during heat treatment. Zucchini are considered more promising for industrial use as they possess thinner skin and a slower seed hardening process compared to traditional squash.

When evaluating varieties for processing needs, breeders and agronomists take into account the rate of transition from technical to biological maturity, the uniformity of fruit shape, and the structural density of the flesh. These indicators determine the quality of the final product, such as canned goods or frozen semi-finished products.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Field pumpkin mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Gold Rush F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Bill Johnson

UA
1 record

SAMIRA

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Julien Mazet

UA
1 record

Rabun

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
2 records

Svitanok v Nitstsi

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Scherbatiuk Ruslan Viktorovych, Vovk Zhana Mykolaivna, Pozniak Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Kavbuz Zdoroviaha

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Potopal`s`kyi Anatolii Ivanovych

UA
1 record

CONCORD

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMINIS INC

ES
1 record

Italiiskyi Lebid

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vovk Zhanna Mykolaivna

UA
2 records

Clarnet F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Herrit Vlaar, Lakusta Vasyl` Samsonovych,

UA
2 records

Karambol F1

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Dr. Mario Martinelli

UA
2 records

VAIT MARROU

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vovk Zhanna Mykolaivna

UA
2 records

Meduza F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Ersyn Hiunes

UA
1 record

Samoa

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)

FR
1 record

INX 1405

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Khaled Kazzaz

UA
1 record

Arlika F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Matthiev Nicolas

UA
1 record

Rendy

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Innova Seeds Co.

UA
1 record

White a corn

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Aspirant

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Skliar Larysa Stepanivna, Serhieiev Hennadii Vasyl`ovych, Tykhonova Tetiana IEvhenivna,

UA
2 records

SMARAHD

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vovk Zhanna Mykolaivna

UA
2 records

Meri Gold F1

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Archipiano Murielle

UA
2 records

SV8575YL

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Bill Johnson

UA
2 records

Lavina F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

UA
1 record