Leafy Salads
Our range of leafy salad varieties bred for colour, texture and harvest reliability to support professional UK growers.
Rotorua (also known as Madonna) is a practical cucurbita maxima variety, ideal for direct-to-retail seasonal sales, balancing appearance with good culinary suitability. Rotorua produces small to medium oblate fruits with a strong orange finish, medium vine habit and consistent fruit set.
105–110 days
Days to maturity
Ideal for UK autumn seasonal sales.
1–2 kg
Average fruit weight
Consumer-friendly size and portioning.
Oblate, smooth orange skin.
Fruit Shape
Strong visual appeal for display and decor.
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