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Atlantic Giant Pumpkin is a legendary heirloom variety bred for extreme size potential, producing massive, ribbed fruits with bright orange skin and thick, sturdy flesh. While it can be used for cooking when young, it is most often grown for exhibition and record-breaking size rather than culinary use.

This vigorous, sprawling plant requires significant space, rich soil, and consistent care to reach its full potential. With proper management—often limiting the plant to a single fruit—Atlantic Giant can produce some of the largest pumpkins in the world.

• Type: Heirloom winter pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 10–15 feet between hills
• Vine length: 15–30 feet
• Fruit size: Typically 200–1,500 lbs; potential 2,000+ lbs under ideal conditions
• Days to maturity: 90–120 days

Pumpkins thrive in rich, well-drained soil amended with compost and require consistent moisture throughout the season. Sow seeds directly in warm soil and thin to the strongest plants. For maximum size, limit each plant to a single fruit and provide ample space for vine growth. Harvest when rinds are fully hardened and deep orange, then cure in a warm, dry location to improve storage and handling.

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