Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Big Max' (Cucurbita maxima)

Flower and foliage of "Big Max" pumpkin. (Flower is 6 in diameter)

by PaulRobinson Jun 22, 2003 2:29 PM

Flower

by zemerson Oct 22, 2005 6:11 PM

Young pumpkins are yellow. This one is approximately 3" accross.

by DawninTx Nov 24, 2006 10:17 PM

Still yellow, approximately 5" accross.

by DawninTx Nov 25, 2006 10:15 PM

Starting to turn orange. Approximately 8" accross.

by DawninTx Nov 25, 2006 10:17 PM

Mature pumpkin. This one is approximately 25 to 30 lbs.

by DawninTx Nov 24, 2006 10:17 PM

3 Plants in early July, Central Connecticut. Vines 20+ feet by August. Most of the leaves in this picture are slightly larger than a dinner plate.

by VeggieFarmer Aug 1, 2008 2:08 AM

If you can keep out the borers and limit the number of pumpkins on the vine, you can get one that is 100+lbs

by mygardens Oct 17, 2009 1:38 AM

by mygardens Oct 17, 2009 1:38 AM