Paula

Paula is a hybrid of early-maturing pumpkin, characterized by its quick maturity and high marketable yield. About 90 days pass from seedling emergence to the first harvest, allowing for the effective use of harvesting machines and widening the harvest window. The plant features large leaf blades with a weakly dissected edge and a long main stem, contributing to good development and crop stability.

Paula fruits have a bullet-shaped form with an orange-brown rind. The pumpkin flesh is bright orange, thick, juicy, and fibrous, making it particularly appealing for culinary use. The average fruit weight is about 1.3 kg, with a maximum of up to 4.1 kg. The seed cavity is medium-sized, with seeds of a creamy color. The tasting score of the fruits reaches 5 points, indicating high flavor quality.

Due to early growth, the plant avoids summer heat burns and diseases, enhancing stability and reducing protection costs. Paula also boasts a high oil content in seeds—ranging from 38 to 45%—making it promising for cultivation in regions with cooler climates where oilseed pumpkins were previously not grown. Average fruit weight varies from 2.5 to 5 kg, and the weight of 1000 seeds is about 160 g, indicating good seed productivity of the hybrid.