Prizewinner Pumpkin

Looking for bragging rights in your pumpkin patch? You might want to grow a Prizewinner pumpkin or two. These are one of the largest “brag patch” pumpkins, and with a little TLC, they’ll grow big, round, and upright. If you’re going for a growing prize, limit yourself to one pumpkin per vine. These pumpkins are mostly ornamental, although they’ll provide a feast for local wildlife!

Sun exposure:

• full sun

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 7.0

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones:

• zones 2 to 8

Days to maturity:

• 120 days

Weight:

• 50 to 100 pounds

Diameter:

• 20 inches or more

Spacing:

• 3 to 4 feet

Moisture:

• at least 1 to 2 inches per week

Skin:

• orange

Vine:

• very large

Notes:

• looks great on display
• dependable growth

Have you ever grown Prizewinner pumpkins? Please tell us about your experience by commenting below.