Country Value Pumpkin Big Max

Capable of growing very large, the fruit maintain their shape well despite their great size. With good colour and tasty flesh it is great for eating as well as competitions. Prefers rich well drained soil.

Sow outdoors in March to May

• In a well prepared seed bed
• Sow 2 seeds per position, 120cm (4ft) apart
• Cover with 1.5cm of fine soil
• Firm gently and keep moist
• Thin to one strong seedling per position
• Keep well watered and weed free
• Harvest in September to November
• Apply a liquid feed every 2 weeks when fruit begins to swell

Sow indoors in May

• In pots of seed compost
• sow singly into a pot edgeways into the compost
• Cover with 1.5cm of compost
• Firm gently and keep moist
• Cover tray with glass or polythene
• Keep at approx 15-20°C (60-68°F)
• Seedlings appear at 7-21 days
• Remove cover when seedlings appear
• At 5-6 leaf stage, stand outside for a few days (avoid frosts)
• Transplant 120cm (4ft) apart in growing position
• Keep moist and weed free
• Harvest in September to November
• Apply a liquid feed every 2 weeks when fruit begins to swell