Big Max Pumpkin Seeds
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Big Max Pumpkin Seeds
Big Max, in the golden embrace of autumn, this pumpkin emerges as a true marvel of nature, its immense size and vibrant hues capturing the essence of the season. This gargantuan pumpkin, with its smooth, ribbed skin, ranges in color from a deep, fiery orange to a softer, sunlit amber. The contrast between the pumpkin's warm tones and the surrounding foliage, often in varying shades of crimson, gold, and russet, creates a picturesque tableau that is both serene and majestic.
The Big Max pumpkin is not just a visual delight but also a gardener's joy. Its sprawling vines, adorned with large, dark green leaves, provide a lush backdrop that enhances the pumpkin's striking presence. These robust plants thrive in well-drained, fertile soil under the ample rays of the sun. It is advisable to plant them in mounds, spacing each mound generously to accommodate their extensive growth. Regular watering and occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer will ensure that these giants reach their full potential, often weighing between 50 to 100 pounds or more.
Growing a Big Max pumpkin is an experience that marries patience with reward. As the weeks pass, watching the small, pale blossoms transform into colossal fruits is a testament to nature's wonder. For those keen on versatility, these pumpkins are not merely ornamental. Their thick, sweet flesh is perfect for culinary endeavors, be it in hearty soups, delectable pies, or savory roasted dishes. In every aspect, from the garden to the table, the Big Max pumpkin offers a blend of beauty and bounty. (C. maxima)
- QTY: 20
- Seed Planting Depth: 1 to 1.5"
- Germination Temperature: 75-90
- Days to Germination: 3-10
- Row Spacing: 36"
- Plant Spacing: 48"
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 90 to 120 days
How to Save Seeds
Pumpkins are actually from the squash family. So they will cross will different types of squash. There are 4 groups of commonly grown varieties of squash. Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita Maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta. With this in mind any variety from the same species or in other terms with the same last name of the 4 species listed above will cross and must be separated 500ft. For instance you can't grow two pepo varieties together or they will cross. Side note: Be sure to check what type of squash you have in order to determine cross pollination chances. Squash and pumpkins can be seed harvested the same way. Let them stay on the vine until fall and then cut off the vine let sit for a week and then cut them open scoop out flesh and place in water. Wash seeds and place them on a screen rack for drying or paper. Turn often so they are able to fully dry a week or so and then properly them store accordingly.