The pumpkin variety 'National' belongs to medium-late and highly productive crops, suitable for cultivation on both dry and irrigated lands. The plant is vigorous, with a long main stem ranging from 2.5 to 3 meters. The fruits are round or slightly flattened, colored yellow-orange or pink-orange, smooth, and medium to large in size. Fruit weight typically varies from 7 to 15 kilograms, with individual specimens reaching 20-40 kilograms. The fruit rind is soft, and the flesh is light-orange or yellow-cream in color, 5 to 10 centimeters thick, crisp, juicy, and moderately sweet. The vegetation period of the variety ranges from 108 to 138 days, allowing harvest in mid-late season. 'National' is drought-resistant and tolerant to diseases such as downy mildew. The variety is characterized by high content of dry soluble substances (4-6%), total sugar (3-4%), carotene (3-4 mg%), vitamin C (9-11.4 mg%), and pectin (0.9-1.2%), making it a nutritious and tasty product. High transportability and good storability of the fruits ensure convenient storage and transportation. 'National' is widely used in the food industry for preparing various dishes and for animal feed. Additionally, the variety is valued for its large white seeds, 2-2.5 centimeters in size, with 1000 seeds weighing 300-400 grams. The seeds contain oil, making them useful for agronomic purposes and production. With proper agronomy, one hectare can yield 40 to 60 tons of high-quality product, confirming the variety's high yield and demand in domestic and international markets.
