Sibelle F1 is a medium-maturing muscat-type hybrid with a vegetative period of 100-110 days from emergence to harvest. The plant is climbing, spreading, and densely leafy, with a main stem up to 3-3.5 meters long and a well-developed root system that ensures efficient nutrient uptake from the soil. With proper care, including watering, loosening, and fertilization, up to 4-6 fruits can form per plant; the optimal planting density is up to 6000 plants per hectare, as higher densities result in reduced fruit weight.
The fruits of Sibelle pumpkin are pear-shaped or elongated, with an average weight of 2-3 kg. The fruit skin is dense, smooth, and a soft orange color, ensuring good transportability and long-term storage without loss of flavor. The flesh is bright orange, dense, juicy, and uniform, with a small number of small seeds and seed chambers. Dry matter content reaches 6-7%, and sugar content up to 7%, giving the pumpkin a sweet and pleasant taste.
The hybrid is characterized by high productivity, resistance to most specific diseases, and moderate resistance to powdery mildew. Sibelle F1 is well-adapted to various climatic conditions and suitable for cultivation in open ground. It is widely used in culinary applications for preparing various dishes and in the food industry for producing juices and purees. Seed production takes place in France, guaranteeing high-quality planting material.
