Item Number: SNV2033
Big Max Pumpkin Seeds (Organic)
Massive pumpkins, perfect for carving.
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Description
Description
Big Max Pumpkin is a legendary variety known for its impressive size and smooth, bright orange skin. These pumpkins can reach weights of up to 100 pounds or more, making them a favorite for fall decorations, carving, and competitions. Despite their massive size, Big Max pumpkins feature thick, sweet flesh that is perfect for baking and cooking, adding versatility to this iconic variety. Growing Big Max pumpkin seeds is a rewarding endeavor for gardeners looking to cultivate show-stopping fruits. This variety thrives in full sun and requires nutrient-rich, well-draining soil to support its vigorous growth.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Vining
- Crop category: Squash
- Kitchen profile: Big Max Pumpkin is a legendary variety known for its impressive size and smooth, bright orange skin.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 70-95°F
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Germination: 7-10 Days
- Height At Maturity: 12-24 inches
- Days To Maturity: 110-120 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 4-6 feet
Sow Big Max Pumpkin after the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or transplant established seedlings without disturbing their roots more than necessary. Preserve the recorded spacing because broad leaves and vines can occupy more room than young plants suggest. Check soil moisture at root depth and direct water toward the soil. Once fruit develops, inspect plants frequently and harvest at the stage appropriate to summer or winter squash. Use clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.
Before sowing Big Max Pumpkin, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. The plants require heavy and even water for best development. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70°F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil.
Harvesting & Storage: For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4"-6" of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks.
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I purchased these seeds in hopes of growing some good sized pumpkins by at least October. The plants all started off by containing small pumpkins which would have grown into large pumpkins. However, I didn’t realize that even birds like crows are also interested in them as well. I tried putting Tabasco sauce on the tiny developing pumpkins to deter them from being eaten. Obviously these pumpkins are really tasty even with hot sauce. I will be trying these again next growing season. I was really happy to see the small pumpkins on the plants in the beginning. These plants produced many flowers in the process of becoming pumpkins. They are really hardy plants.
I purchased these Big Max pumpkin seeds since I wanted to grow pumpkins to carve and use in pie making when they grow to size by October or November. These seeds are off to a fabulous start
and I am very pleased at how well they are germinating and growing super strong. This is the first time trying I have attempted to grow a pumpkin. Can’t wait for the final results. I wanted to send a photo of how healthy and strong they look.
One of my favorite things to plant. They are growing nice and healthy.
The kids each grew their own pumpkins from this seed. Everyone ended up with a nice giant pumpkin....they carved up nice!
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