Demand for bare-seeded oil pumpkin hybrids is growing in Ukraine

Published 2021년 12월 12일

Tridge summary

The article highlights the success of the Beppo oil pumpkin hybrid in Ukraine, particularly in regions such as Khmelnytsky, Ternopil, Kyiv, and Kharkiv. This hybrid is renowned for its high oil content and seed weight, with yields ranging from 0.6 to 1.0 t/ha of dry seeds from 2018 to 2020. SAATBAU PROBSTDORFER UKRAINA, the seed producer, claims that the hybrid can be cultivated across Ukraine and is highly sought after in the market, especially for its oil. The demand is largely driven by EU countries, where the seeds are used for oil production, and in the confectionery industry. The price for bare-seeded pumpkin seeds is significantly higher, 1.5 times, compared to regular seeds, indicating a profitable market for farmers.
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As noted, the hybrid has high rates: the oil content in the grain at 37-44% (oil yield from 2.4 kg of seeds averages 1 liter) and the weight of 1000 seeds - 220-280 g In Ukraine, Beppo oil pumpkin is grown using both intensive and organic technology in Khmelnytsky, Ternopil, Kyiv and Kharkiv regions. During the period 2018-2020, the yield of the hybrid varied from 0.6 to 1.0 t / ha of dry seeds, which confirmed the data stated by the manufacturer. The result of yield at the level of 0.6 t / ha was obtained in the holding "Epicenter Agro" provided that the field is littered with quinoa and sunflower. Seed producer SAATBAU PROBSTDORFER UKRAINA assures that the hybrid is suitable for growing in almost all regions of Ukraine. In addition, the positive demand for bare-seeded oil pumpkins is the high market demand and the price of bare-seeded pumpkins. "The niche for growing oil-bearing pumpkin seeds in Ukraine is underdeveloped, but the seed market is crazy. Almost 99% of all ...
Source: Kurkul

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