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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Pale to bright orange skin with thick cream or pale orange flesh. Enormous pumpkins can reach 4' in diameter and 200 or more pounds.
Planting Pumpkin
Plant Spacing
2 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 2 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 10'–20' apart |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When several leaves, thin to 1 per mound |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. Transplant after your average last frost date, when weather is warm and settled. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest pumpkins before the first fall frost, and when foliage has begun to dry out. Cut stem with a knife, leaving 3"–4" of stem on the pumpkin. Do not hold the pumpkin by the stem; if stem attachment gets broken, or any part of the pumpkin bruises, the pumpkin may rot. Brush off any dirt or leaves. Ideally, cure at 80°-85°F and 80–85% humidity or a warm, sunny spot with good air circulation for 1 to 2 weeks before eating or storage. Do not allow harvested fruit to get wet. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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8 reviews
- CageVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars2/14/26Giant Pumpkin Seeds
I’ve always had excellent experiences, four seeds look great and I am excited to see germinate. Unfortunately one seed will not be able to use.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Cage,
Thank you so much for this 4-star review and for sharing your experience with the Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds! You're enthusiasm for growing giant pumpkins is exactly what we love to see!
We're sorry to hear that one seed wasn't usable. Even with our best quality control efforts, occasionally a seed doesn't make it through the process in perfect condition. The good news is that four healthy Atlantic Giant seeds should give you some amazing pumpkin growing potential this season!
Your excitement about germination tells us you're probably already planning for what could be some seriously impressive pumpkins. These Atlantic Giants have such incredible growing potential when they get off to a good start with quality seeds.
We hope those four seeds give you an absolutely fantastic growing season and maybe even a record-breaking pumpkin or two!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- JakeRated 5 out of 5 stars12/6/255 Stars
Order came very quickly!
- Declan B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/3/245 Stars
It’s growing now I’m so proud I feel like a dad, would recommend to anyone even my friend that never gardened in his life wants to start growing, but first lettuce he said JUST GET IT
- Brian L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/19/245 Stars
Giant Pumpkin germinated within 96 hours. Great.
- Tonya S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/4/245 Stars
Order arrived quickly and everything was neat and in good condition. 100% germination. We are very excited to grow giant pumpkins and appreciate the added information on the inside of the packets.