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Pumpkin 'Big Max'
Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima 'Big Max'
Type: Tender Annual (Vegetable)

Pumpkin 'Big Max' is a true giant among pumpkins — grown for its enormous size, with fruits often reaching 50–70 kg, and in ideal conditions, even more! These pumpkins have a classic round to slightly flattened shape, with bright orange skin and thick, dense flesh that’s suitable for cooking, baking, or livestock feed. While mostly grown for their impressive size and show appeal, 'Big Max' is also valued for its long storage life and good flesh quality. A must-grow for pumpkin contests or big autumn displays!

Plant Details

Type: Tender annual
Height: 40–60 cm (vines)
Spread: 300–500 cm (trailing vines)
Fruit Weight: 50–70 kg (or more with care)
Harvest: September – October
Position: Full sun; rich, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: April indoors or May outdoors after frost
Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25°C
Tip: Start early indoors for a head start on the season
Transplant: After last frost; avoid root disturbance
Spacing: 150–200 cm apart (give them room!)
Care: Feed generously with compost or manure; water deeply and regularly; support fruit on boards or straw to prevent rotting

Why You’ll Love It

Grows massive pumpkins up to 70 kg or more
Great for autumn displays or competitions
Thick flesh suitable for baking, soups, and purée
Stores well through the winter

Top Tip
For giant-sized fruits, limit each plant to 1–2 pumpkins, remove other fruits early, and feed regularly with high-potassium fertiliser.

Perfect For

Giant pumpkin contests and fairs
Impressive Halloween or harvest decorations
Cooking large batches of soup or purée
Animal feed or compost boosters

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