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Step right up and behold the magnificent world of pumpkins and squash! These vibrant veggies aren't just your garden variety fare; they're the rock stars of the vegetable kingdom, boasting an array of shapes, sizes, and flavors that'll make your taste buds tango.
From the suave Butternut squash to the petite Hokkaidokurbis pumpkins, and let's not forget the grand dames of Halloween, at Enza Zaden, we, have curated a collection of varieties that'll have you saying, "Oh my gourd!"
Pumpkins are steadily but surely gaining ground across the globe, and it's not just luck—it's all about their ability to adapt as well as their sturdy genetics. This unassuming crop blends effortlessly into various soil types and climates, making pumpkins a reliable choice for growers everywhere.
What's even better? They're not ones to demand much attention; most pumpkin and squash varieties happily survive with minimal fertilization while growing at a steady pace, keeping those pesky weeds at bay. It's a simple but effective partnership that's bringing goodness to fields far and wide.
With a host of favorable agronomic factors, pumpkins emerge as the darlings of organic production, seamlessly fitting into sustainable farming practices. We offer a significant variety of seeds, including organic options, to suit the preferences of growers who emphasize natural methods alongside traditional approaches.
What's more, many of these cultivars boast resistance to common ailments like virus diseases and mildew, lending a hand to both conventional and organic producers in cultivating top-tier produce.
Take, for instance, varieties like Flexi Kuri, Orange Summer, Eliana, Havana, and more, available as organic seeds from Vitalis. These gems not only promise exceptional fruit quality but also stand strong against challenges, ensuring growers reliable and sustainable crop harvest season after season.
"Our pumpkin and squash lineup boasts the most comprehensive resistance package against potyviruses," emphasizes Alejandro Quezada, our Portfolio Manager for Squash and Pumpkin. "With a whopping 40 varieties available worldwide, sourced from our dedicated breeding efforts spanning Europe, Australia, and different regions, we're primed to deliver top-notch innovative cultivars. Our rigorous trials conducted across key regions ensure that you can confidently select the varieties best suited to your specific conditions."
For more than two decades, we have been deeply investing in the advancement of pumpkin and squash breeding, all with the grower's needs at the heart of our efforts. In our trials, we prioritize not only agronomic traits but also flavor, texture, storability, and shelf life.
Whether you're in search of a versatile red pumpkin variety adaptable from Scandinavia to North Africa (like Orange Summer F1) or craving the ultimate Kabocha-type with unrivalled texture and sweetness (such as Elios F1), our varieties got you covered.
From red varieties engineered for mechanical harvesting (like Flexi Kuri F1) to premium-quality, high-yield Butternuts (like Vaiana F1) and processing champions (such as Butternut Matilda F1) to our latest groundbreaking grey pumpkin hybrids (like Nelson F1), we've curated a diverse array of pumpkins and squash to suit every market and situation.