Cucurbita maxima Atlantic Giant “Competition strain”
Cucurbita maxima Atlantic Giant “Competition strain”
Selection selected for weight.
This selection is not called “Competition Strain” for nothing. It is a selection of individual specimens with a weight potential of over 400 kg.
Atlantic Giant are genetically flexible, which is why the color of the fruits varies from greenish-white to bright orange.
Plants of this variety require at least 10 square meters for growing giant pumpkins, ideally around 20-25 square meters.
Ripening time: 125 days.
Strong vigorous vine.
Bred to record size, edible but not delicate.
This variety grows well in warm, well-drained soils.
Pre-cultivation and planting with sowing from the end of April or direct sowing from the beginning of May.
Optimum germination at 24-30o C. When sowing stick the pointed side of the seed down or lay them flat. Do not keep the seed too moist. After germination, place in a brighter and cooler place.
The planting distance for pumpkins depends on the climbing behavior.
Possible pests: snails, birds, mice, lice, powdery mildew, virus.
Supplied as raw (normal) seed.
Tier-pricing
- From 50
- seeds for
- €0,200 per
- seed
- From 100
- seeds for
- €0,175 per
- seed
- From 250
- seeds for
- €0,152 per
- seed
- From 500
- seeds for
- €0,132 per
- seed
- From 1.000
- seeds for
- €0,110 per
- seed
Total amount
€0,11 - €0,20 / per seed €0,20
