Veenas F1 pumpkin is a medium-maturing hybrid of muscat type, developed by Sakata, a Japanese breeding company. The vegetation period ranges from 85 to 100 days from emergence to full fruit ripening. The plant is vigorous, with long stems and dense foliage, quickly adapting to various weather conditions and exhibiting high plasticity to agronomic practices. The hybrid forms 5 to 9 fruits per plant and shows moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
The fruits of Veenas F1 pumpkin have a pear-shaped, elongated form with smooth, thin, and firm orange-yellow skin. The average fruit weight ranges from 600 to 1000 grams. The flesh is uniform, firm, yellow-orange, juicy, and sweet in taste, with dry matter content of 7 to 11%. The fruits are resistant to cracking, have good storability and transportability, making them suitable for long-term storage and transportation.
Veenas F1 pumpkin is intended for fresh consumption and is widely used in home cooking and food processing — for making juices, purees, frozen vegetable mixes, and various dishes. The hybrid’s yield potential ranges from 22 to 40 tons per hectare at a planting density of 10,000 to 12,000 plants per hectare. The high fruit quality, uniformity, and resistance to adverse conditions make this variety popular both in domestic markets and for export.
