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First Prize

Pumpkin · Giant

Hybrid

Cucurbita maxima

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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita

Characteristics

Color
Orange
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Ornamental

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
☀
Exposure
Full Sun
💧
Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
5–14 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
120 days
Plant Height
Up to 2 ft
Mature Spread
Up to 8 ft
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Fruit Weight
800–4800 oz

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1–1 1/2 in
Seed Spacing
3–12 in
Row Spacing
120–240 in
Thin To
120–240 in
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–90 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F

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