PROSTASTOP

PROSTASTOP is a mid-season pumpkin variety of the hard-shell type (Cucurbita pepo L.) with a vining growth habit and developed branching. The plant forms 3 to 5 fruits of an inversely wide-elliptical shape with a smooth surface. The fruits weigh about 3.5 kg, are dark green in color with broken dark green stripes that turn yellow upon ripening. The plant leaves are green, lobed, and without spotting. Ripening begins in August, allowing for a medium-term harvest. The fruit flesh is yellow, starchy, medium in density and juiciness, non-fibrous, which ensures a pleasant taste and good texture when consumed. The pumpkin is suitable for both culinary use and seed production. The variety has naked seeds, meaning without skin, which facilitates their processing and use. The yield of marketable fruits is about 7.49 kg per square meter, and the fruits retain their marketable qualities for 60 days after harvesting, ensuring a long storage period and ease of sales. A feature of the PROSTASTOP variety is the zinc content in the seeds—a vital microelement that helps prevent the overgrowth of prostate gland tissues and positively affects sexual function. This makes the variety not only tasty and high-yielding but also beneficial from a health perspective. Thanks to its characteristics and qualities, PROSTASTOP is an excellent choice for growing in both private households and commercial production.