Honshu F1 pumpkin is a high-yielding Kent-type hybrid with a medium-early maturity period of 110-115 days. The plant features a strong, robust vine that retains its green color significantly longer compared to other pumpkin varieties and hybrids. The fruits of this hybrid are large, uniform, slightly flattened-round in shape with a slight ribbing, weighing 4-5 kg. The fruit skin is green with yellowish-brown spots, while the flesh has a rich yellow hue.
The flesh of Honshu pumpkin boasts an attractive rich yellow color and a sweet flavor with a pleasant aftertaste. The fruits have a small seed cavity, making them particularly suitable for processing and use in children's nutrition. Due to its flavor profile and structure, this pumpkin is ideal for both fresh market sales and long-term storage.
This hybrid is versatile in application: it is excellent for processing, fresh consumption, and storage. Its high yield and stable formation of uniform fruits make Honshu pumpkin popular among both farmers and consumers. The hybrid originates from the Netherlands and is known as Jackaroo in the Australian market.
