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- Days to maturity
- About 110 days
- Seed company
- EW King And Co Ltd
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Big Max is a Cucurbita maxima pumpkin selected for sheer size in the early 1960s. The fruits are bright orange and ribbed, and can weigh more than 68 kg. The thick skin helps them store. Fruit is ripe about 110 to 120 days after sowing, so start plants early under cover and give them plenty of space and rich soil. Popular for growing a giant pumpkin for show or Halloween.
Big Max traits
- Giant pumpkin, Cucurbita maxima, bred in the early 1960s
- Bright orange, ribbed fruit
- Fruits can exceed 68 kg
- Thick skin that aids storage
- Ready roughly 110–120 days from sowing
Good for
- Giant pumpkin growing
- Halloween carving
- Shows
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Max this page | About 110 days | — | — |
| Delicata | About 105 days | — | — |
Big Max FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Big Max?
Big Max is a Cucurbita maxima pumpkin selected for sheer size in the early 1960s. The fruits are bright orange and ribbed, and can weigh more than 68 kg.
How many days to maturity is Big Max?
Big Max is listed at About 110 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Big Max compare with other winter squash varieties?
Big Max: About 110 days. Similar winter squash varieties include Delicata (About 105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Big Max good for?
Big Max is grown for giant pumpkin growing, halloween carving, shows.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 2 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.