Giant pumpkin Atlantic Giant - Cucurbita maxima
6,50 zł
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The variety that produces world records. Atlantic Giant is a legend among giant pumpkins – every specimen weighing over a ton that wins competitions each year comes from this line. In an ordinary garden, without any special treatment, it produces fruits weighing several dozen kilograms, while with good fertilization and just one fruit per plant, they can reach 200–300 kg. Ideal for autumn decorations, neighborhood competitions and… a very large amount of soup.
Atlantic Giant was bred by Canadian gardener Howard Dill in the 1970s, and since then the variety has had no competition in the fruit-weight category. The plants are very vigorous, producing long, branched stems that root at the nodes and feed the growing fruit. The skin is orange (turning salmon-colored on the largest specimens), while the flesh is yellow and rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, folic acid and lecithin.
This is not a pumpkin known for exceptional flavor – it is all about size. However, the flesh is perfectly edible: suitable for eating fresh, pickling and preserving, while the fruits store throughout the winter. The large seeds germinate reliably, so growing this variety is easy even for children – it is one of the best gardening projects for the summer holidays.
Sowing (early May, directly outdoors): sow 2–3 seeds per spot, 3–4 cm deep, spaced 2 × 1.5 m apart – the plant will truly use all this space. Sow the seeds with the pointed edge facing down into soil at a minimum temperature of 15°C.
Seedlings (alternative): in late April, sow one seed per 10–12 cm pot at 22–25°C; germination occurs after 5–8 days. Transplant the seedlings in mid-May, after the last frosts, without disturbing the root ball – pumpkins do not tolerate transplanting well.
Thinning and training: leave one plant per spot. If you are aiming for a record, once 2–3 fruits have set, choose the best-looking one (preferably 3–4 m from the base of the stem) and remove the remaining fruitlets and flowers.
Care: fertile soil, deeply dug and enriched with manure or compost. Water abundantly and regularly – in hot weather, even 20–30 l per plant per day. Feed weekly with a balanced fertilizer, using one with a higher potassium content in July and August. Place a board or a piece of polystyrene under the fruit.
Atlantic Giant is primarily a pumpkin for competitions and display: an autumn decoration in front of the house, a Halloween lantern the size of an armchair, and a source of fun for children. Use the flesh for preserves – pickles, jams and purées for soups – as well as for eating fresh, while the large, full seeds are excellent for roasting. Healthy fruits with the stem intact store throughout the winter in a dry, cool room.
Want a truly huge pumpkin? The secret is keeping just one fruit per plant and allowing the stems to root – cover the nodes with soil, and each one will become an additional pump for water and nutrients. Turn the fruit gently every few days so it grows evenly, and never lift it by the stem.
| Botanical name | Cucurbita maxima |
|---|---|
| Variety | Atlantic Giant |
| Fruit color | orange |
| Fruit weight | several dozen kg, up to 300 kg |
| Position | sunny |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time under cover | late April |
| Direct sowing time | early May |
| Transplanting time | mid-May |
| Harvest time | September – October |
| Spacing | 200 × 150 cm |
| Net weight | 3 g (~7 seeds) |
| Series | Traditional |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN code | 5903837414383 |
W. Legutko
Cucurbita maxima
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