{"product_id":"organic-pumpkin-big-max-1-4-lb-e0zeke","title":"Organic Pumpkin, Big Max (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e - Big Max - \u003ci\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/b\u003e This pumpkin is perfect for Halloween carving with defined ribs and nice handles. The fruit is 17\"-18\" in diameter and tends to be round with rough, red-orange skin and bright, yellow-orange 3\"-4\" thick flesh. As an exhibition pumpkin, it can grow to over 100 lb. It's also good for pies and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e The preferred pumpkin for professional pumpkin contestants. To achieve maximum size, grow one pumpkin per vine and water and fertilize regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. Requires heavy and even water. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70°F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil. Place a board underneath the fruit to help prevent rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4\"-6\" of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e70-90°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/2\"-1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e6-18 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e18\"-24\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e110-120 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Spacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e2'-4'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/b\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535118147812,"sku":"SNV8136B","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-pumpkin-big-max-1-4-lb_7b3b1c12-1097-4bf4-bc92-f84a28500cd0.jpg?v=1785398147","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-pumpkin-big-max-1-4-lb-e0zeke","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}