Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Growers Giant'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2010 | neutral

"Extra-large show type pumpkin with good color. Compare with Prizewinner. Some yellow cotyledons may appear."

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