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Cucurbita maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   2a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 6 m (3 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vegetable Cucurbita maxima 'Atlantic Giant' (Atlantic Giant) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blossoms. The matte foliage is dark lime in colour and coarse in texture. Cucurbita maxima 'Atlantic Giant' (Atlantic Giant) produces showy and pastel orange vegetables. A specimen plant, Cucurbita maxima 'Atlantic Giant' (Atlantic Giant) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Culinary, specimen and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This vegetable attracts birds to your garden.