{"product_id":"pumpkin-pacific-giant-10-seeds-cucurbita-maxima","title":"Pumpkin ‘Pacific Giant’ – 10 Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e🎃 Cucurbita maxima ‘Pacific Giant’ – Exhibition Giant Pumpkin for Extreme Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e‘Pacific Giant’ is a classic giant pumpkin variety bred specifically for producing exceptionally large fruits, making it a popular choice for exhibitions, competitions and growers aiming for maximum size. With vigorous growth and long trailing vines, this variety is capable of producing massive pumpkins when given rich soil, ample space and consistent feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eThe fruits are typically large, round to slightly flattened, with a smooth orange rind. While mainly grown for size rather than flavour, ‘Pacific Giant’ is an impressive centrepiece in the garden and a favourite among competitive growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Giant pumpkin variety bred for extreme size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Ideal for shows, competitions and exhibitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Very vigorous growth with long trailing vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Large, round to flattened fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Requires space, feeding and regular watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eHow to Sow \u0026amp; Grow Pumpkin ‘Pacific Giant’ (UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eSow indoors: IV (April)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eTransplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eDirect outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once soil is warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eHarvest: IX–X (September–October)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eLife cycle: Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eGermination temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage germ time: 7–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eDepth: 2–3 cm (1 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eLight required: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eMoisture: Heavy, regular watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eEnvironment: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eSoil type: Very fertile, deep soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003ePlant spacing: 120–150 cm (4–5 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth habit: Long trailing vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips (variety-specific)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Prepare soil with plenty of compost or well-rotted manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Allow only 1–2 fruits per plant to maximise size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Feed regularly with a high-potassium fertiliser during fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Turn fruits gently during growth to improve shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Lift fruits onto straw or boards to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637446898002,"sku":"P381 - PUMPKIN PACIFIC GIANT","price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/P381a-PumkinPacifikgiant.jpg?v=1770280565","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/pumpkin-pacific-giant-10-seeds-cucurbita-maxima","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}