Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Dill's Atlantic Giant'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Collins, Colorado

Paonia, Colorado

Winter Haven, Florida

Hornell, New York

New Windsor, New York

Haskell, Oklahoma

Eugene, Oregon

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
3
neutrals
0
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Haskell, OK | May 2009 | positive

These plants minimum 300 sqft growing space but 500 sqft is preferred. 2007 world Record is 1689 lbs. These plants will very easily grow ...Read More

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Hornell, NY (Zone 5a) | February 2009 | positive

I don't want to make promises of 1000 lb. pumpkins here, but I've personally seen many 100 - 200 pounders of this variety, which is still...Read More

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Winter Haven, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2009 | neutral

cold weather slows growth, freezing kills, but my leaves only died when it froze.

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Scripps Ranch, (San Diego), CA (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | positive

World Record: 1,502 lbs.

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Moose Jaw, SK (Zone 3b) | August 2006 | neutral

Howard Dill of Windsor, Nova Scotia developed the "Dill's Atlantic Giant" seeds.

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| April 2006 | positive

Fruits easily exceed 100 pounds with minimum care in british summer. Got one 150lb last year no trouble expecting much much bigger this y...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

Touted as the "World's Largest Pumpkin Variety", it has been known to weigh in at well over 1,300 pounds.

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