Winter squash 'Atlantic Giant'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Atlantic Giant'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Remove all but one pumpkin for optimal growth. This variety routinely produces 800-pound fruits, but the real gems are those that get to 1500 or more.

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Atlantic Giant is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Atlantic Giant is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Atlantic Giant from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Atlantic Giant

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Atlantic Giant is a tender plant.

Harvesting Atlantic Giant

Other Names for Winter squash 'Atlantic Giant'

Dill’s Atlantic Giant