Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Big Max 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. Big Max requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.
Growing Big Max 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 Big Max
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Big Max is a tender plant.
Harvesting Big Max
Often growing over 100 pounds each, these pumpkins are orange in color.