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Fresh Consumption of Summer Squash

Cucurbita pepo L.

For summer squash, fresh consumption implies the use of fruits at the stage of technical maturity, characterized by tender skin and underdeveloped seeds.

In the reference 101 varieties crop Field pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

Unlike biologically mature fruits, summer squash for fresh consumption is harvested immature, when the flesh contains maximum moisture and the skin remains thin. Fruits 15–25 cm in size are considered optimal for this purpose, as overripening leads to tissue coarsening and seed formation, which reclassifies the produce as raw material for processing or storage.

When breeding varieties for the fresh market, the priority is maintaining a tender texture and the absence of bitterness during the prolonged period of technical maturity. The specifics of the crop require regular harvesting of fruits every 2–3 days, as delayed harvesting leads to a rapid loss of market quality necessary for raw consumption.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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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.

Zolotyi Drakon

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vovk Zhanna Mykolaivna

UA
2 records

Goldrein

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ReinSaat KG

AT
1 record

Asma F1

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Archipiano Murielle

UA
1 record

CONSTANTINO

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Billi F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UA
1 record

Zeffir

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

1 record

Sador

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
1 record

Astra Polka SNO

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

PL
1 record

Celia

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
1 record

Verde scuro

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
1 record

Blue Ballet

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

1 record

Nimba OŻA

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

PL
1 record

Vanda

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
1 record

Jigo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
1 record

Charli F1

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UA
1 record

Cavili F1

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UA
1 record

DIAMIND

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HR
1 record