Atlantic Giant Pumpkin - 15 seeds AB - La ferme Sainte Marthe

Pumpkin Squash Gargantua Atlantic Giant : Grow your own record!

The Gargantua Pumpkin, also known as the Atlantic Giant, held the world record for the largest pumpkin, weighing 481 kg in 1996 in the USA. Why not try your hand at beating this record?

The Gargantua Atlantic Giant squash is a runner variety that can grow to over 1 meter in diameter. Its flesh is thick and light orange in color, though of average quality. This variety is ideal for soups or jams, and can also be used to feed farm animals during the winter.

Growing instructions :

Sowing: Sow in April, in well-lit pots at a temperature of at least 12°C. Place the seeds on edge and keep the soil moist, but avoid excess water to prevent seed rot. Place the cups near a light source.

Transplanting: Choose a sunny spot and transplant in mid-May, 1 m apart in all directions for non-running varieties, and 1.20 m apart in rows and 2 m between rows for running varieties. Water regularly and add compost.

Care: Pinch stems to stimulate development, hoe and weed. Mulch the base to limit weeds and preserve humidity. Water at the base in summer without wetting the foliage.

Favorable associations :

Avoid planting near potatoes, but combine with beans and cabbage for best results.

Common problems and solutions:

Hot weather can lead to a lack of female flowers. Make sure your garden attracts pollinators by sowing floral mixes near your cucurbit crops.

Ensure good pollination to promote fruit formation.

Harvesting and storage :

Harvest between September and November, mainly around October before frost. Observe the stalk, which becomes corky when the fruit is ready. Cut the fruit as close to the stem as possible and store in a dry, ventilated place at a temperature between 12 and 20°C for optimum preservation.

Product details :

Availability: Annual
Life cycle: annual
Special feature: can also be used to feed farm animals during winter
Packaging: Bag of 15 seeds
Type Seeds: reproducible
Label: Organic Agriculture
Plant habit: Coureuse
Soil: humus
Germination temperature: 20°C
Sowing depth: equal to the size of the seed, on edge, pointing upwards.
Seed emergence: 5 to 10 days
Sowing technique: in pots
Sowing container: in cups