Pumpkin Dills Atlantic Giant

Additional Details

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 the growing site in late-May to early-June, 60-90cm (24-36") apart once all risk of frost has passed. 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.