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Vigor — Cucurbita maxima

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne

In relation to Cucurbita maxima, vigor characterizes seed quality through germination energy, as well as the plant's vegetative capacity, determined by the growth intensity of vines and the leaf apparatus.

In the reference 26 varieties crop Giant pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

To evaluate seeds, the germination method in sand or filter paper rolls is used, determining the proportion of strong seedlings or their mass. High values indicate the seeds' ability to produce uniform emergence under unfavorable temperature conditions, which is critical for the subsequent establishment and development of the large-fruited pumpkin.

The vegetative vigor of the plant is assessed visually and describes the rate of foliage accumulation and stem length. Varieties with high vigor develop a powerful apparatus for fruit nutrition; however, they require agrotechnical pruning of vines, as excessive vegetative growth during overcrowding induces shading and increases the risk of fungal diseases.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Giant 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.

Gustar

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Prizewinner

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

NL
2 records

White Heaven

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE
2 records

Ferro

Application submitted

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Courge olive

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Banana blue

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Green Delicious

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Triamble

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

SAMSON CRS

Withdrawn

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
1 record

Rouge vif de Paris

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Blue Hubbard

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Winter Sweet

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
1 record

Marine de Chiogga

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

DEL FERRO

Application submitted

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

ES
1 record

Polifemo

Application submitted

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
1 record

Capel da Pret

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

IT
1 record

Gurman

Application submitted

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

CZ
1 record