Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Big Moon'

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
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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
Regional

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

Frostproof, Florida

Louisville, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Frostproof, FL | March 2008 | positive

"110 days. This gigantic pumpkin is the classic prizewinner at fairs and contents. Well-grown fruits often exceed 150 pounds -- sometimes...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A big punkin! A golden -orange 40-200 lb. show pumpkin available from Bunton's Seed. Allow only one or two fruits per vine. Introduced in...Read More

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