- Worlds largest pumpkin variety
- Giant sized fruit up to 220kg
Description
'Pumpkin- Dill's Atlantic Giant' seeds
Cucurbita maxima
- Worlds largest pumpkin variety
- Giant sized fruit up to 220kg
Giant world record holding pumpkin variety bread by Howard Dill who spent 30 years cultivating this variety in eastern Canada. Huge fruit are produced on large long robust vines with big leaves. This is a popular to grow for shows, fairs and pumpkin competitions. While this variety is grown mainly for its size the fruit is edible and best used for pies or soups.
Seeds per gram: 4
Product code: D5-20
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 20mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 400cm |
Plant Spacing | 200cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 150-180 days |
*Notes: To grow giant pumpkins only allow 1 fruit to develop per vine, shade from sun, protect from rain and fertilise regularly.
How To Grow
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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