Winter table pumpkin A 5 is a late-maturing variety with a period from germination to harvest of about 115-130 days. The plant is long-stemmed, powerful, and sprawling, reaching lengths up to 3 meters and forming a large number of fruits protected by large leaves. This variety is distinguished by high drought resistance, resistance to common diseases, unpretentiousness, and endurance, making it suitable for open-ground cultivation. The yield of the variety can reach up to 30 kg per square meter, while the marketability of the fruits is 99%. Pumpkin fruits are large, flat-round in shape, weighing from 5 to 12 kg, with skin of dark grey color with mottling or grey with a pinkish hue. The pulp of the fruits is yellow-orange, dense, loose, and very sweet, with a thickness from 6 to 9 cm. It is distinguished by its juiciness and contains a high level of dry matter (12-14%), total sugars (6-8%), and carotene (4-8 mg%), which makes the pumpkin not only tasty but also healthy. Due to its biochemical characteristics, the variety is considered one of the best table varieties with high marketability, excellent transportability, and good storability. Winter table pumpkin A 5 is widely used in cooking thanks to its sweet taste and dense pulp with fruity notes. It is suitable for preparing a variety of dishes, including baking, desserts, baby food, as well as candied fruits, canned goods, and winter preserves. The harvested crop retains its taste qualities and beneficial properties for a long time, which makes this variety universal and in demand for home and industrial use.
