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Giant Pumpkin 'Dill's Atlantic' – 10 Seeds
Giant Pumpkin 'Dill's Atlantic' – 10 Seeds
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Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin growing facts
| Botanical name | Cucurbita maxima |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Annual, warm season |
| When to sow | 2 weeks after last frost when soil is 70°F+; sow 110–130 days before first fall frost |
| Sowing depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing | Hills 10–20+ feet apart for giant fruit |
| Germination | 5–10 days at 70–90°F soil |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to harvest | About 110–120 days |
| Seeds per pack | 10 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🎃 Giant Pumpkin – Dill’s Atlantic (Cucurbita maxima)
Grow Dill’s Atlantic Giant, the legendary giant pumpkin variety known for producing enormous fruits perfect for competitions and record-breaking harvests. With vigorous vines and massive orange pumpkins, this variety is ideal for growers aiming for show-stopping results.
Key Details
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Fruit Size: Commonly 200–500+ lbs with good care; record fruits are much larger
- Type: Warm-season annual
- Days to Maturity: ~110–120 days
- USDA Growing Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
Features
- Produces giant pumpkins with orange skin
- Vigorous, sprawling vines for maximum growth
- Perfect for competitions, fall décor, and show displays
- Requires ample space and careful care for record-size fruit
Growing Info
- Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil
- Sow seeds after the last frost when soil is at least 70°F
- Give each plant plenty of ground space to sprawl (at least 10–20 feet each way); vines are too heavy to trellis
- Water deeply and consistently; mulch to retain moisture
- Harvest when rind is firm and fully colored
Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin FAQ
When should I plant giant pumpkins?
Start seeds indoors 2–4 weeks before last frost and transplant small seedlings once soil warms. In warm regions, early planting helps get ahead of peak squash bug and vine borer season.
How much space does it need?
A lot. Competitive growers give each plant several hundred square feet; for home gardens allow at least 10–20 feet in each direction.
How do I get a bigger pumpkin?
Keep one or two fruits per vine, water deeply and consistently, and feed regularly. Shade the fruit in hot weather.
Can I grow it in a container?
No, the vines are far too large for containers.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.