Pumpkin 'Giant'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Giant'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Giant is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.5 and 7.0 as Giant likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Giant from seed

Sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 4.94 feet (1.52 metres). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Giant about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Giant

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

Harvesting Giant