Abstract:

‘Beimi 1’is a new F₁ cultivar of pumpkin（Cucurbita moschata）which was selected from the crossing inbred line‘12-43’and‘12-32’. The average single fruit weight is about 2.0–3.0 kg. The rind color of the long pear-shape fruit is yellowish brown covered with light stripes. The fruit tastes sweet with a good quality. The nutrient and yield is higher than other cultivars. The yield is up to 52.5 t · hm^-2. It is suitable for open cultivation in Beijing in early spring.

Key words: Cucurbita moschata, cultivar