Big Deal is a 25 to 30 lbs. pumpkin that is dark orange with a large dark green handle that matches the size of the extra-large fruit. Big Deal has a strong vigorous plant and has good tolerance to powdery mildew: IR: Px.
| Fruit Shape | Blocky Oval |
|---|---|
| Fruit Size | Extra-Large |
| Exterior Color | Dark Orange |
| Exterior Characteristics | Medium Ribbed |
| Handle Color | Dark Green, Large |
| Plant Habit | Vigorous |
| Relative Maturity | Mid |
| Vine Type | Vine |
| Disease Resistance | IR: Px |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity from Direct Seed | 100 |
| Diameter Range in Inches | 13 inches (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height Range in Inches | 14 inches (36 cm) |
| Handle Length in Inches | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Weight | 25-30 Lbs. |
| CODE | DISEASE | PATHOGEN |
| Pc | Phytophthora crown and root rot | Phytophthora capsici |
| PRSV | Papaya ringspot | Papaya ringspot virus |
| Px | Powdery mildew | Podosphaera xanthii |
| WMV | Watermelon mosaic | Watermelon mosaic virus |
| ZYMV | Zucchini yellow mosaic | Zucchini yellow mosaic virus |
HR = High resistance: plant varieties that highly restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen under normal pest or pathogen pressure when compared to susceptible varieties. These plant varieties may, however, exhibit some symptoms or damage under heavy pathogen or pest pressure.
IR = Intermediate resistance: plant varieties that restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of symptoms or damage compared to “highly resistant” varieties. Intermediately resistant plant varieties will still show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties when grown under similar environmental conditions and/or pathogen or pest pressure.
T = Tolerance: The ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield.
