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Giant Pumpkin 'Show Winner' – 10 Seeds
Giant Pumpkin 'Show Winner' – 10 Seeds
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Show Winner 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 100–110 days |
| Seeds per pack | 10 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds – Show Winner (Cucurbita maxima)
Grow impressive, large pumpkins with Show Winner, a vigorous variety bred for size and classic pumpkin shape. Perfect for fall displays and competitions, this variety produces big pumpkins with smooth skin.
Key Details
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Fruit Size: 250–400 pounds
- Fruit Color: Develops in an array of colors, including orange, yellow, grey, blue or green
- Type: Warm-season annual
- Days to Maturity: ~100–110 days
- USDA Growing Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
Features
- Produces large pumpkins with smooth skin
- Vigorous vines
- Great for fall décor and exhibitions
Growing Info
- Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil
- Sow seeds after the last frost when soil is at least 70°F
- Provide ample space for spreading vines
- Water consistently for best fruit development
- Harvest when rind is firm and fully colored
Show Winner 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.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.