Aimers Organics Pumpkin Big Max Pkg.

Approximately 20 seeds/package (8-10 seeds/gram)

Big Max lives up to its name by producing large, exhibition-sized pumpkins averaging 45 kg in weight and measuring up 175 cm in diameter. Of course, there is only one use for these brutes – carving them into extra-large Jack ‘o Lanterns that can be seen for miles. The nearly round pumpkins have thick, slightly red-orange skin with bright yellow-orange flesh. The flesh itself is also used in canning and for freezing.  Look for help when it's time to bring these beauties in from the garden – you’ll need it! Reaches maturity in approximately 120 days, depending on the growing season. Ensure soil is warm, cold soil will slow or even prevent germination.

Sow pumpkin seeds directly into the garden after the soil has warmed sufficiently – this normally occurs from very late May through to June. Make 4 separate 2.5 cm deep holes per hill, and plant two seeds in each hole – space hills about 2 m apart. Remove the smaller seedling from each pair after germination. Seed can also be started indoors three weeks early. Use soil-less growing mix and plantable peat or paper fibre containers, as pumpkins do not like to have their roots disturbed when transplanting. Feed plants regularly with compost and dilute soluble fertilizer, and keep the ground evenly watered for the best growth. For the biggest pumpkins, allow only one or two to form on a single vine – remove any others that start to form on the same vine after that. Germination occurs in 5-10 days.