The Zor'ka pumpkin variety is a mid-early and mid-season large-fruited type with fruits weighing from 1.5 to 7 kg. The plant is powerful with a long main tendril, and the fruits have an oblate-rounded shape with a segmented surface. The fruit coloring features a grey background with grid elements, light grey stripes, and pink spots. The skin is thin and flexible, which facilitates processing and utilization of the fruits.
The Zor'ka pumpkin flesh is bright orange, dense, juicy, and sweet, with a high content of dry matter and sugars. This variety is distinguished by a record level of carotene, which exceeds the content of this substance in carrots, making it especially beneficial for health. The seed nest is small, which increases the proportion of edible flesh. The pumpkin is resistant to powdery mildew and various weather stresses, ensuring stable yield and high fruit quality.
The Zor'ka variety is characterized by high marketability of fruits—up to 99%, as well as good transportability and storage ability, making it convenient for storage and transportation. The pumpkin is widely used fresh, boiled, stewed, and canned. Due to its beneficial properties, it is recommended for gastrointestinal tract diseases, vitamin deficiencies, and aids in removing cholesterol from the body. At the same time, the product has low caloricity, making it suitable for dietary nutrition.
