Pumpkin- Dill's Atlantic Giant
Cucurbita maxima
- Worlds largest pumpkin variety
- Giant sized fruit up to 220kg
Giant world record holding pumpkin variety bread by Howard Dill who spent 30 years cultivating this variety in eastern Canada. Huge fruit are produced on large long robust vines with big leaves. This is a popular to grow for shows, fairs and pumpkin competitions. While this variety is grown mainly for its size the fruit is edible and best used for pies or soups.
How to sow and grow:
Method: | Sow direct |
Sowing Depth: | 20mm |
When: | Spring or after frost |
Germination: | 5-10 days @ 21-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Frost Tender Annual |
Row Spacing: | 400cm |
Plant Spacing: | 200cm |
Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 150-180 days |
(Product number: D5-20)
Seeds per gram: 4 seeds
SKU | D5-20 |
Shipping Weight | 0.0024kg |
Botanical name: | Cucurbita maxima |
Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
Packet quantity: | 5 seeds |
Seeds per gram: | 4 |
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