115 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Big Max Pumpkin. The plant produces large, bright orange pumpkins weighing up to 100 lb. A popular giant pumpkin variety prized for producing large, impressive fruits that commonly weigh 50–100+ pounds, sometimes exceeding 150–200 pounds or more under ideal conditions. Big Max is a reliable choice for home gardeners wanting impressive but manageable giant pumpkins without the extreme specialization required for world-record types. They make striking Jack-o’-Lanterns, fall decorations, and culinary uses such as pies, canning, freezing, soups, and purees. This unique pumpkin has delicious, bright yellow-orange, fine-grained flesh. Excellent for carving or making pumpkin pie. The W. Atlee Burpee Company introduced it around 1964. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 29542. An heirloom variety from the USA.
Seeds Per Pound: 1,600
Plant Height: Vine Type Plant
Planting Season: Spring/Summer
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow