Giant Pumpkin Seeds for Planting Atlantic Giant Heirloom Pumpkins for Fall Carving and Garden Displays
Giant pumpkin seeds for planting bring the Atlantic Giant variety to gardens planned for oversized fall displays, carving projects and pumpkin competitions. These open-pollinated, Non-GMO heirloom seeds grow into spreading vines that need generous space, full sun and fertile soil.
Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkins mature in about 120 days and also provide creamy flesh for recipes calling for fresh pumpkin. For a size-focused growing project, retain one fruit per plant and plan for regular watering and feeding throughout development.
Features
- Atlantic Giant heirloom variety for growing large ornamental and culinary pumpkins
- Open-pollinated and Non-GMO
- Approximately 120 days to maturity and 4–10 days to germination
- Wide-trailing vines suited to spacious sunny garden sites
- Six package weights from 5 g packets to 25 lb bulk packs
Specifications
- Product: Pumpkin seeds for planting
- Variety: Dill's Atlantic Giant
- Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
- Life cycle: Annual
- Days to maturity: Approximately 120
- Days to germination: 4–10
- Sowing depth: 1 inch
- Plant height: 18–24 inches
- Growth habit: Wide-trailing vining mound
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, composted, moist and well-drained
- Preferred temperature: 60–90 °F
- 5 g packet: Approximately 18 seeds
- 1 oz package: Approximately 104 seeds
- 4 oz package: Approximately 416 seeds
- 1 lb package: Approximately 1,664 seeds
- 5 lb package: Approximately 8,320 seeds
- 25 lb package: Approximately 41,600 seeds
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I sow Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds?
Sow Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds outdoors after the final spring frost, or start them indoors 3–4 weeks earlier. Sow 1 inch deep; germination typically takes 4–10 days.
How can I focus growth on one large Atlantic Giant pumpkin?
Retain one pumpkin per Atlantic Giant plant and remove the other flowers to concentrate growth on that fruit. Provide fertile, well-drained soil, regular feeding and at least 1 inch of water per week when rainfall is insufficient.
How long do Atlantic Giant pumpkins take to mature?
Atlantic Giant pumpkins usually mature in about 120 days. Harvest before autumn frost when the stem is solid and the rind resists a fingernail.
Can I cook with the pumpkins grown from these seeds?
Yes, Atlantic Giant pumpkin flesh can be used in recipes calling for fresh pumpkin. The variety has smooth, creamy flesh and a classic sweet winter squash flavor.
How many seeds come in each package?
Approximate Atlantic Giant seed counts are 18 per 5 g packet, 104 per 1 oz, 416 per 4 oz, 1,664 per 1 lb, 8,320 per 5 lb and 41,600 per 25 lb package.