Giant Pumpkin Seeds – Cucurbita maxima Vegetable Plant

Giant Pumpkin is a warm-season vining vegetable grown for its exceptionally large fruits and vigorous growth habit. Plants develop long trailing vines, broad leaves, and bright yellow flowers throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for open-field cultivation and large garden spaces where extensive vine growth is possible. Giant Pumpkin performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, producing oversized fruits that mature in late summer and fall.

Features

• Warm-season vining vegetable plant
• Produces exceptionally large fruits
• Vigorous trailing vine growth habit
• Suitable for large garden and field cultivation
• Requires extensive space for vine spread
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for late-season harvest maturity

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): Giant Pumpkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Cucurbita maxima
• Growth Habit: Trailing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 70-95°F (21-35°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 15-30 feet
• Plant Spacing: 60-120 inches apart