The Early Giant Pumpkin is an ideal, large carving pumpkin with deep orange skin and light ribs. It grows mostly the tall elongated type of pumpkins, ranging from 14-40 pounds. Long vines need sufficient spacing, 40-50square ft per plant. Powdery mildew resistant.

15 seeds

PLANTING

Cucurbita pepo

Germination:7-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-90F. Planting in soil under 70Fmay result in poor germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: -1 deep

Starting Indoors:3-4 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cells/pots, thin to the strongest seedling. We like to use individual biodegradable paper, peat, or cow pots because it provides the least amount of stress to the roots when transplanting. Transplant after last frost when the soil warms to 70F. Space36–48 apart, in rows 48-60 apart.

Sowing Outdoors:After the last frost when the soil reaches at least 70F. Sow 2-3 seeds per space/hill, 36-48 apart, in rows 48-60 apart.

How much does a packet plant:12-15foot single row, 4-5 hills

Harvest:When skin turns color and rinds are hard. Leave a few inches of the stem on for best storage potential.

Tips:Heavy feeders, requiring high nitrogen.Plant the Early Giant Pumpkin into fertile soil or amend with compost or manure. Heavy water needs, mulch, and supply adequate water, at least 1 per week for optimum growth.