Delica Star F1
[2351]

(Cucurbita maxima)

Ebisu Delica with powdery mildew tolerance. Hybrid Kabocha variety which is a bit more prolific than its next relatives. Comparable with Sweet Mama, Delica is a little smaller and has darker flesh. Shows no major differences from Ebisu Delica except for powdery mildew tolerance.

Fruits: rounded but flattened, small bulging cork blossom base in button shape; Size (DxH): 16 - 23 cm x 9 - 13 cm; Flesh: dark yellow to orange; thick, firm; fine-grained, sweet, delicate taste of chestnut; excellent quality;

Vine behaviour: Vine

Usage-Recommendation: Soup, Puree, Steam, Sweet Dishes

Resistances: PMT

Storage time: +++

Weight: 1.1 kg - 1.9 kg

Maturity: 100 days

KCB-Recommendation: B