{"product_id":"ga-citrouille-dills-atlantic-giant-bio","title":"Organic 'Dill's Atlantic Giant' Pumpkin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e Organic 'Dill's Atlantic Giant' pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) from the seed company Gaia, the legendary heritage variety of giant competition pumpkins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe 'Dill's Atlantic Giant' pumpkin develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eextremely vigorous vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , capable of extending up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e15 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e , supported by \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"505\"\u003ebroad, dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that fosters spectacular growth. The fruits are \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"608\"\u003emassive, round, and slightly ribbed\u003c\/strong\u003e , turning from \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"661\"\u003epale orange to deep orange\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe. Under optimal conditions, they can exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e450 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eworld record of 1,190 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e , making this variety the absolute benchmark in giant pumpkin competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eSelected in eastern Canada by \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eHoward Dill\u003c\/strong\u003e , this heirloom variety is recognized worldwide for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eexceptional size potential\u003c\/strong\u003e . It requires ample space, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003edeep and very fertile soil\u003c\/strong\u003e , and careful plant management. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eflowers are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e , and although the flesh is secondary to its competitive aspect, this pumpkin remains an iconic symbol of outdoor vegetable cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, Climbing beans, Radishes, Tomatoes, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Calendula\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eSpread\/Carrying habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, extremely vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage variety for competition, record-breaking giant fruit, vine up to 15m tall, demanding in terms of space and fertility, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eTexture\/Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm flesh, primarily decorative and for display\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to improve germination. Start sowing indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , or sow directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003ein late May or early June\u003c\/strong\u003e , when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e25°C (77°F\u003c\/strong\u003e ). For outdoor cultivation, sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e2 to 3 seeds per hill\u003c\/strong\u003e , spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e4.5 to 6 meters (15 to 20 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, then thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eone plant\u003c\/strong\u003e when the seedlings reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e7 to 10 cm (\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 inches) tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003ePumpkins prefer full \u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003econsistent watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . After the first fruit forms, remove any excess flowers and fruit to concentrate energy on a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003erich color\u003c\/strong\u003e , the skin is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003etoo soft to cut with a fingernail\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003espot on the ground changes from creamy yellow to orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cut the pumpkin, leaving about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot. Let it ripen in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003ewarm, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place, then store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e55-75% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3220\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e • Giant pumpkin competitions and exhibitions\u003cbr data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e • Spectacular horticultural projects\u003cbr data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003e • Monumental autumn decorations\u003cbr data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003e • Pedagogical and demonstrative culture\u003cbr data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003e • Using flowers in cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3691\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Dill's Atlantic Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e pumpkin embodies \u003cstrong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003ehorticultural extravagance\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003eCanadian heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e , and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003epassion for show growing\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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