Kings Seeds Pumpkin Dills Atlantic Giant
Dill's Atlantic Giant is probably the largest growing pumpkin you can get that can that reaches over a massive 400kg in weight!! On average in the UK, these fruits reachs weights of around 90-135kg. The plant has a trailing habit and they store for a long time (if you have the space!). This variety is clearly a good exhibition variety because of its enormous size. Matures around 135 days from germination. Excellant texture and flavour!
When to Sow Dills Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds
April and May under glass Mid May to June outdoors.
Where to Sow
Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2.5cm (1") apart under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost. Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1.5cm (1/2") deep 2 to 3 seeds in each position 60cm (24") apart.
What to do next
Greenhouse sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June 60-90cm (24-36") apart once all risk of frost has past. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station. "
Harvest
September to October.
Handy Tip
To get very large fruits, reduce down so only 1 fruit develops per plant. Feed and water regularly. Long, warm summers are needed to produce very large fruits over 135kg.
Nutritional Values
A good source of vitamins A, B1, C and E.
When to Sow Dills Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds
April and May under glass Mid May to June outdoors.
Where to Sow
Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2.5cm (1") apart under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost. Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1.5cm (1/2") deep 2 to 3 seeds in each position 60cm (24") apart.
What to do next
Greenhouse sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June 60-90cm (24-36") apart once all risk of frost has past. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station. "
Harvest
September to October.
Handy Tip
To get very large fruits, reduce down so only 1 fruit develops per plant. Feed and water regularly. Long, warm summers are needed to produce very large fruits over 135kg.
Nutritional Values
A good source of vitamins A, B1, C and E.
$3.55
Kings Seeds Pumpkin Dills Atlantic Giant—
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Dill's Atlantic Giant is probably the largest growing pumpkin you can get that can that reaches over a massive 400kg in weight!! On average in the UK, these fruits reachs weights of around 90-135kg. The plant has a trailing habit and they store for a long time (if you have the space!). This variety is clearly a good exhibition variety because of its enormous size. Matures around 135 days from germination. Excellant texture and flavour!
When to Sow Dills Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds
April and May under glass Mid May to June outdoors.
Where to Sow
Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2.5cm (1") apart under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost. Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1.5cm (1/2") deep 2 to 3 seeds in each position 60cm (24") apart.
What to do next
Greenhouse sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June 60-90cm (24-36") apart once all risk of frost has past. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station. "
Harvest
September to October.
Handy Tip
To get very large fruits, reduce down so only 1 fruit develops per plant. Feed and water regularly. Long, warm summers are needed to produce very large fruits over 135kg.
Nutritional Values
A good source of vitamins A, B1, C and E.
When to Sow Dills Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Seeds
April and May under glass Mid May to June outdoors.
Where to Sow
Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2.5cm (1") apart under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost. Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1.5cm (1/2") deep 2 to 3 seeds in each position 60cm (24") apart.
What to do next
Greenhouse sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June 60-90cm (24-36") apart once all risk of frost has past. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station. "
Harvest
September to October.
Handy Tip
To get very large fruits, reduce down so only 1 fruit develops per plant. Feed and water regularly. Long, warm summers are needed to produce very large fruits over 135kg.
Nutritional Values
A good source of vitamins A, B1, C and E.
