Pumpkin Atlantic Giant - Giant Squash - Cucurbita maxima
Pumpkin Atlantic Giant - Giant Squash - Cucurbita maxima
Pumpkin Atlantic Giant - Giant Squash - Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita maxima Atlantic Giant
Pumpkin
Two pumpkins weighing over 20 kg each, enough to share and cook delicious soups.
Denise, 05/11/2021
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Description
The Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, also known as the Gargantua Squash, is a trailing variety that holds the record for the world's largest pumpkin: over 700 kg! But it more commonly reaches a more reasonable weight, between 150 and 250 kg. It is highly recommended for competitions. Its very thick, light orange flesh is of average quality but suitable for soups.
Pumpkins, potimarrons, and giraumons belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and the species Cucurbita maxima. This herbaceous annual plant has long, vigorous, trailing, or even climbing stems with the help of strong tendrils. Each plant has separate male and female flowers, making it monoecious; it is the female flowers that will produce the fruits once fertilised by the pollen from the male flowers.
They come in many shapes and colours, from large, ribbed, orange or red fruits with orange flesh, to oblong shapes, pear shapes, or 'Turkish hat' shapes. Originating from South America, this species is said to have been introduced to Europe around the 16th or 17th century, along with its cousins, other species of Cucurbita. They are often wrongly called "pumpkins" when they actually belong to a different species, Cucurbita pepo, with fibrous and hard stems. As for the pumpkin, it has sweet, tasty flesh that is less fibrous, with a tender and spongy stem.
Pumpkins are rich in vitamins and trace elements, low in calories, rich in potassium, and have antioxidant properties.
Harvesting and storage
Harvest the squash as late as possible, without risking the first frosts. Keep the stem as large as possible and store them in a temperate room, 10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F). This way, you can store them for a few months to a year, avoiding them from touching each other.
Gardener's tips
You can bury the stems at the nodes to encourage rooting.
To save space and protect your fruits from rot, you can grow pumpkins on supports such as a trellis or sturdy frames.
During fruit ripening, you can place a tile or brick, for example, between the ground and the fruit to isolate it and limit premature rotting. A thick mulch will also do the trick.
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Botanical data
Cucurbita
maxima
Atlantic Giant
Cucurbitaceae
Pumpkin
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Preparation
Cucurbitaceae, like a rich and deep loose soil. Dig a hole at least 40 cm (16in) in all directions and fill it with well-decomposed manure and/or compost. In addition to good fertilisation, they will need plenty of water and heat, as well as plenty of space.
Sowing
Before sowing, you can soak the seeds for 24 hours in a little water to stimulate germination.
Either, 3 weeks before transplanting, under a frame or in a warm place (16 to 30°C), starting from March, sow 2 or 3 seeds per pot or container, large enough for root development. Germination will occur 3 to 5 days later. Then keep only the most vigorous plant. Plant in open ground after mid-May, once all risk of frost has passed. It is important not to sow too early, as the plants could become weak and/or their root system, which is too developed, would not withstand transplantation.
Either, starting from mid-May, directly in place, in groups of 3 seeds, as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost and the soil is well warmed. Thin out after 2 to 3 weeks to keep only the most vigorous plant. Cover the soil with organic matter (compost, clippings, leaves...), which will help maintain soil moisture.
Watering
As soon as sowing or planting is done, water generously, taking care not to displace the seeds, then regularly during fruit formation. However, once the fruits are formed, during ripening, limit watering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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