Baron F1

Baron is a Cucurbita maxima variety producing medium sized grey fruits weighing 3-4 kg. The medium-thick skin and firm, dense orange flesh make it highly suited to culinary use, delivering excellent flavour and texture. Plants exhibit medium vigour with consistent high yields of uniform fruits and moderate resistance to fruit rot.

110 days

Days to maturity

Suitable for UK seasonal programmes.

3-4 kg

Average fruit weight

Medium grey fruits ideal for culinary use.

Oblate

Fruit shape

Oblate with medium-thick rind

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Key Characteristics

  • High flavour and very good eating quality
  • High yielding crop with reliable uniform fruits.
  • Attractive external and internal appearance.

Recommended for

  • Fresh Market
  • Storage
  • Culinary

Speak to our specialists

Sylwia Taylor

Crop Manager - International

sylwia.taylor@elsoms.com

Stephanie Fussey

Head of International Vegetable Sales

stephanie.fussey@elsoms.com

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