OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

• VERY STRONG, VIGOROUS GROWER
• THICK FLESHED WITH A SMALL SEED CAVITY
• EXCELLENT PROCESSING QUALITIES
• EXCELLENT YIELD POTENTIAL

Sampson is a medium-sized grey-skin type pumpkin with an indeterminate growth habit. Sampson is a strong, vigorous grower with an intermediate virus resistance package against Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV), Watermelon mosaic virus (WMV) and Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV). Fruit size averages between 4 – 7 kg and the fruit are thick fleshed with a small seed cavity. Fruit are uniform in shape and size, slightly ribbed with a concave top, heavy shoulders and small blossom end. Sampson can be planted in summer and winter growing regions. The storage ability of Sampson is excellent, with the ability to be stored for up to 6 months and longer under normal storage conditions. Due to the long shelf life and firm, thick flesh, Sampson is also suitable for processing.

SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS

• Do not apply too much nitrogen towards fruit maturation
• Contact area representative for more information

DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC*: SAMPSON
KIND: F1 hybrid pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne.)
TYPE: Grey-skinned pumpkin
MATURITY: Medium (115 – 120 days from direct sowing)
SEASON: Widely adapted for production after danger of frost has passed
PLANT TYPE: Vigorous indeterminate vine
FRUIT SHAPE: Medium deep
FRUIT SIZE: Medium to large, 4 – 7 kg
FRUIT RIBBING: Slight to medium
FRUIT FLESH: Thick and even, firm texture
FLESH COLOUR: Deep orange
RIND COLOUR: Light grey
SEED CAVITY: Small
STORAGE ABILITY: Excellent, up to 6 months if harvested at the correct stage
UNIFORMITY: Very good
POPULATION GUIDE: 5 000 – 6 000 final stand per ha
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC):
Intermediate resistance: Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV), Watermelon mosaic virus (WMV), Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV)
MARKETS / END USE: Fresh market, pre-packing and processing
SPECIAL FEATURE: Vigorous grower, excellent processing qualities and yield potential