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The fascinating story behind the Atlantic Giant: from seed to magnificent giant!

The Atlantic Giant is a fascinating plant wonder that grows from tiny seeds into a magnificent giant.

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Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® Patio - 3 plants in a root ball
The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy tuberous vegetable with an artichoke-like taste. The 'Patio' variety forms more compact tubers. Quantity: 3 plants in a root ball Short info Name: Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® Patio - Helianthus tuberosus - Asteraceae Plant family: Compositae = Asteraceae Ingredients: contains many important vitamins such as carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, D, nicotinic acid and biotin. They also have a very high potassium content (400 - 800 mg / 100g) and contain numerous other important trace elements. Pot cultivation: limited Parts of the plant used: Tubers Collection time: As soon as the herb is dead, from October to May Plant spacing: Plant spacing: 50 cm, row spacing: 90 cm Sun: high Water: high Temperature: high Soil: moist to marshy, at the edge of ponds, damp meadows Winter hardiness: hardy

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Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® - 3 plants in root ball
The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy tuber vegetable with artichoke-like flavor. Quantity: 3 plants in root ballShort infoName: Jerusalem Artichoke / Papas® - Helianthus tuberosus - AsteraceaePlant family: Compositae = AsteraceaeIngredients:contain many important vitamins such as carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, D, nicotinic acid and biotin. In addition, they have a very high potassium content (400 - 800 mg / 100g) and contain many other important trace elements.Pot cultivation: conditionallyParts of the plant used: TubersCollection time: As soon as the herb is dead, from October to MayPlant spacing: Plant spacing: 50 cm, row spacing: 90 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: highSoil: moist to swampy, at the edge of the pond, wet meadowsWinter Hardiness: hardy

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Yacon / Inca White - Smallanthus sonchifolius - 3 plants in root ball
The yacon is a versatile vegetable from the Andes. Eaten are the intensely sweet-tasting tubers. Quantity: 3 plants in root ball Short info Name: Yacon / Inca White - Smallanthus sonchifolius - Asteraceae Plant family: Compositae = Asteraceae Ingredients: Water, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins (A, C) Origin: South America Pot Cultivation: Yes Eatable parts: tubers Taste: slightly sweet aroma Plant spacing: Plant spacing: 80 cm, row spacing: 80 cm Sun: high Water: high Temperature: high Soil: loose, permeable, humus and calcareous soil

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Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® Patio - 3 plants in a root ball
The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy tuberous vegetable with an artichoke-like taste. The 'Patio' variety forms more compact tubers. Quantity: 3 plants in a root ball Short info Name: Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® Patio - Helianthus tuberosus - Asteraceae Plant family: Compositae = Asteraceae Ingredients: contains many important vitamins such as carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, D, nicotinic acid and biotin. They also have a very high potassium content (400 - 800 mg / 100g) and contain numerous other important trace elements. Pot cultivation: limited Parts of the plant used: Tubers Collection time: As soon as the herb is dead, from October to May Plant spacing: Plant spacing: 50 cm, row spacing: 90 cm Sun: high Water: high Temperature: high Soil: moist to marshy, at the edge of ponds, damp meadows Winter hardiness: hardy

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Potato plant / Blue Danube - 1 plant in pot
The potatoes of the variety Blue Danube with purple skin and white potato flesh are a real eye-catcher. Have a spicy, strong and very aromatic flavor and are mainly firm cooking. Quantity: 1 plant in a potShort infoName: Potato Plant / Blue Danube - Solanum tuberosum - SolanaceaePlant family: Nightshade family - SolanaceaeIngredients: Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, protein, potassium, magnesium and iron. They consist of 80 percent water and are therefore low in calories. Vitamins B1, B2 and C are also abundant in the tuber.Pot cultivation: yesEatable parts: TubersHarvest time: Late summerDistances when planting: Plant spacing: 25 cm, row spacing: 50 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: mediumSoil: loose, well-drained, humus and calcareous soil

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Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® - 3 plants in root ball
The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy tuber vegetable with artichoke-like flavor. Quantity: 3 plants in root ballShort infoName: Jerusalem Artichoke / Papas® - Helianthus tuberosus - AsteraceaePlant family: Compositae = AsteraceaeIngredients:contain many important vitamins such as carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, D, nicotinic acid and biotin. In addition, they have a very high potassium content (400 - 800 mg / 100g) and contain many other important trace elements.Pot cultivation: conditionallyParts of the plant used: TubersCollection time: As soon as the herb is dead, from October to MayPlant spacing: Plant spacing: 50 cm, row spacing: 90 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: highSoil: moist to swampy, at the edge of the pond, wet meadowsWinter Hardiness: hardy

Content: 3 Piece (€1.97* / 1 Piece)

€5.90*
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Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® Patio - 3 plants in a root ball
The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy tuberous vegetable with an artichoke-like taste. The 'Patio' variety forms more compact tubers. Quantity: 3 plants in a root ball Short info Name: Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® Patio - Helianthus tuberosus - Asteraceae Plant family: Compositae = Asteraceae Ingredients: contains many important vitamins such as carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, D, nicotinic acid and biotin. They also have a very high potassium content (400 - 800 mg / 100g) and contain numerous other important trace elements. Pot cultivation: limited Parts of the plant used: Tubers Collection time: As soon as the herb is dead, from October to May Plant spacing: Plant spacing: 50 cm, row spacing: 90 cm Sun: high Water: high Temperature: high Soil: moist to marshy, at the edge of ponds, damp meadows Winter hardiness: hardy

Content: 3 Piece (€1.97* / 1 Piece)

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Potato plant / Blue Danube - 1 plant in pot
The potatoes of the variety Blue Danube with purple skin and white potato flesh are a real eye-catcher. Have a spicy, strong and very aromatic flavor and are mainly firm cooking. Quantity: 1 plant in a potShort infoName: Potato Plant / Blue Danube - Solanum tuberosum - SolanaceaePlant family: Nightshade family - SolanaceaeIngredients: Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, protein, potassium, magnesium and iron. They consist of 80 percent water and are therefore low in calories. Vitamins B1, B2 and C are also abundant in the tuber.Pot cultivation: yesEatable parts: TubersHarvest time: Late summerDistances when planting: Plant spacing: 25 cm, row spacing: 50 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: mediumSoil: loose, well-drained, humus and calcareous soil

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Jerusalem artichoke / Papas® - 3 plants in root ball
The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy tuber vegetable with artichoke-like flavor. Quantity: 3 plants in root ballShort infoName: Jerusalem Artichoke / Papas® - Helianthus tuberosus - AsteraceaePlant family: Compositae = AsteraceaeIngredients:contain many important vitamins such as carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, D, nicotinic acid and biotin. In addition, they have a very high potassium content (400 - 800 mg / 100g) and contain many other important trace elements.Pot cultivation: conditionallyParts of the plant used: TubersCollection time: As soon as the herb is dead, from October to MayPlant spacing: Plant spacing: 50 cm, row spacing: 90 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: highSoil: moist to swampy, at the edge of the pond, wet meadowsWinter Hardiness: hardy

Content: 3 Piece (€1.97* / 1 Piece)

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Potato plant / Blue Danube - 1 plant in pot
The potatoes of the variety Blue Danube with purple skin and white potato flesh are a real eye-catcher. Have a spicy, strong and very aromatic flavor and are mainly firm cooking. Quantity: 1 plant in a potShort infoName: Potato Plant / Blue Danube - Solanum tuberosum - SolanaceaePlant family: Nightshade family - SolanaceaeIngredients: Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, protein, potassium, magnesium and iron. They consist of 80 percent water and are therefore low in calories. Vitamins B1, B2 and C are also abundant in the tuber.Pot cultivation: yesEatable parts: TubersHarvest time: Late summerDistances when planting: Plant spacing: 25 cm, row spacing: 50 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: mediumSoil: loose, well-drained, humus and calcareous soil

€1.90* €4.90* (61.22% saved)
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Yacon / Inca Red - Smallanthus sonchifolius - 3 plants in root ball
The yacon is a versatile vegetable from the Andes. Eaten are the intensely sweet-tasting tubers. Quantity: 3 plants in root ballShort infoName: Yacon / Inca Red - Smallanthus sonchifolius - AsteraceaePlant family: Compositae = AsteraceaeIngredients: Water, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins (A, C) Origin: South AmericaPot Cultivation: YesEatable parts: tubersTaste: slightly sweet aromaPlant spacing: Plant spacing: 80 cm, row spacing: 80 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: highSoil: loose, well-drained, humus and calcareous soil

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Peruvian Wood Sorrel - Giggles® / Oka - 3 plants in root ball
The bulbous wood sorrel is perennial but not frost-resistant and forms strongly branched rhizomes. Also called oka or yam. The tubers have a tart flavor and can be steamed, boiled or fried. Quantity: 3 plants in root ballShort infoName: Peruvian Wood Sorrel - Giggles® - Oxalis tuberosa - OxalidaceaePlant family: Wood Sorrel = OxalidaceaeIngredients: contains high vitamin C and starchPot growing: yesParts of plant used: tubersGathering time: after the first frostDistances when planting: plant spacing: 70 cm, row spacing: 70 cmSun: highWater: highTemperature: highSoil: loose, well-drained, humus and calcareous soilWinter hardiness: perennial, not frost resistant

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The fascinating story behind the Atlantic Giant: from seed to magnificent giant!

The Atlantic Giant is a fascinating plant wonder that grows from tiny seeds into a magnificent giant. With the right care, the right soil and a lot of patience, you can grow your own Atlantic Giant pumpkin or squash. Find out more about the exciting story behind this vegetable and order your own seeds to grow in your garden.

1. the fascinating history of the Atlantic Giant

The Atlantic Giant is an impressive squash variety that has become known worldwide for its size and weight. But where does this fascinating variety actually come from? The story of the Atlantic Giant begins in the 1970s, when a breeder named Howard Dill from Nova Scotia began working on a new pumpkin variety. He crossed different types of squash and pumpkin and eventually created the first Atlantic Giant. Over the following years, he refined his techniques and produced ever larger and heavier fruits. Eventually, the Atlantic Giant became so popular that it was even shipped internationally - to all corners of the world. Today, there are many growers trying to break their own records in growing this variety. There are even competitions for the largest pumpkin fruit! The fascination for this giant has no limits - it is simply incredible to see how fast these plants can grow and the enormous fruits they can produce. If you have a garden yourself or are interested in gardening, you should definitely try growing an Atlantic Giant - it's an experience like no other!

2. growing the Atlantic Giant: from seed to plant

As the name suggests, the Atlantic Giant is a gigantic pumpkin variety that can weigh up to 900 kg. But how does a small seed become such an impressive vegetable? Growing the Atlantic Giant starts with ordering the seeds. These can be ordered online or in specialist stores and are usually delivered within a few days. Before they can be planted, however, the seeds need to be prepared. To do this, place them in damp cloth paper for a few days to encourage germination. As soon as the first roots are visible, the seeds can be planted in the ground. The plants need plenty of space and light, so it is advisable to grow them in a large garden or on a farm. To encourage growth, they should be fertilized and watered regularly. Weeds must also be removed to give the plants enough room to grow. After around 100 days, the fruits of the Atlantic Giant begin to grow and reach their full size after a further 40-50 days. With a little patience and care, every gardener can grow their own giant pumpkin - a real highlight for any garden!

3. the growth of the Atlantic Giant: from a small seedling to a magnificent giant

The growth of the Atlantic Giant is a fascinating story that can inspire anyone. A tiny seed develops into a magnificent giant that can weigh up to 1000 kg. Growing the Atlantic Giant requires a lot of patience and attention. The seeds must be planted in good soil with sufficient water and nutrients. In the first few days, small seedlings will grow, which will develop into strong plants after a few weeks. The Atlantic Giant gets bigger and stronger every day. It is important that the plant has enough space to grow and is watered regularly. Removing weeds and pruning excessive growth also contributes to the health of the plant. After about 100 days, the plant begins to bear fruit - huge pumpkins with a diameter of up to two meters. However, success in growing the Atlantic Giant depends not only on the right conditions, but also on the quality of the seeds. New varieties are constantly being bred to achieve better results. There are also special techniques such as the dill order system or the use of pollination cages to ensure that each squash grows evenly. Overall, growing the Atlantic Giant is an impressive process that requires a lot of care and attention. But with patience and hard work, any gardener can harvest a magnificent Giant.

4 The special characteristics of the Atlantic Giant

One of the special characteristics of the Atlantic Giant is its ability to grow. From a tiny seed, it can produce a plant that is already showing its first flower buds in just a few days. The Giant needs plenty of sunlight and rich soil to thrive. But even under more difficult conditions, it can still grow to an impressive size. While growing, the plant needs plenty of water and fertilizer to reach its full size. The fruit of the Atlantic Giant is often compared to pumpkins or squash, but it has a unique shape and texture that differs from other vegetables. It is important for gardeners to make sure they have enough space in the garden to grow these giant plants. Ordering seeds and shipping can also be a challenge due to their size and weight. However, if you are successful in growing an Atlantic Giant in your own garden, you are guaranteed to be proud of your achievement!

5 Records and awards for the Atlantic Giant

The Atlantic Giant is not just a plant, but an impressive giant that is causing quite a stir in the gardening world. One of the most amazing features of this pumpkin is its ability to grow enormously in a short space of time. It only takes a few days to weeks for a small seed to grow into a huge plant. This growth potential has led to the Atlantic Giant winning several records and awards. In fact, this pumpkin has been recorded as the largest vegetable or fruit and holds the world record for the heaviest specimen ever weighed at over 1,000 kg! In order to grow such a gigantic pumpkin, certain conditions must be met: The soil must be rich in nutrients and the plants need plenty of sunlight and water. But even if everything is right, it is still a challenge to successfully grow such a large pumpkin. Nevertheless, every year there are new attempts by growers all over the world to break the record or at least come close to it. The Atlantic Giant is therefore not only a visual highlight in the garden but also a sport among gardeners to achieve the best results with this giant pumpkin!

6 Conclusion: An impressive giant - the Atlantic Giant

The Atlantic Giant is undoubtedly an impressive giant. It grows from a tiny seed into a stately plant that produces fruits weighing up to 800 kilograms. However, growing the Atlantic Giant requires patience and care. The right soil conditions and sufficient water and nutrients are essential for a successful harvest. Removing side shoots and regularly thinning out the fruit also contribute to growth. Nevertheless, growing the Atlantic Giant remains a challenge - not least because of its size, which requires special transportation and sale. Nevertheless, the effort is worth it: the fame that can be reaped as a grower of a record-breaking Atlantic Giant is undeniably great. With its imposing size and magnificent flowers, it is a real eye-catcher in any garden and attracts admiring glances. Anyone who dares to grow the Atlantic Giant is sure to be rewarded - either by the admiration of others or simply by the enjoyment of delicious pumpkin dishes.