Pumpkin 'Queensland Blue'

Cucurbita maxima

One of Australia’s most popular blue pumpkins, the seeds of this uniquely Aussie pumpkin were shared with the United States back in 1932, and this Australian heirloom is now famous throughout the world. Excellent storage qualities. Harvest in 19 weeks; yields 9kg per plant.

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Pumpkin 'Queensland Blue'

Originating in Queensland and growing well in the sub-tropics, this pumpkin is not fussy and will grow successfully around much of Australia. Similar in colour to 'Jarrahdale' but with drier flesh, deeper ribbing and larger fruit. A true Aussie heirloom.
How to grow

Pumpkins are the easiest of the curcubits to grow, they are big feeders, so dig in plenty of well rotted manure where they are to grow. They germinate easily in warm soil, gardeners in cooler areas can start their seedlings in pots in a warm spot and plant out after risk of frost has passed. Pumpkins need plenty of water as they grow, mulch well to conserve moisture and eliminate weeds. Harvest pumpkins when the stalk attaching it to the vine turns woody and corky. Cut (not tear) the stalk from the plant. Never lift the pumpkin by this 'handle' as if it breaks off the pumpkin will go mouldy within days.

Growing Information

Seed Sowing
Sow method: Sow in punnets

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Germination: 98
Sow distance: 200cm
Seed Sowing Times
Cool: Oct-Dec

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Warm: Sep-Dec
Hot: Aug-Oct
Sub-tropical: Aug-Dec
Tropical: Apr-Jul
Growing Needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: regular watering
Growing weeks: 18

The number of growing weeks required to reach harvest stage. Of particular importance for Cool climate gardeners.

Plant Characteristics
Type: Tender Annual

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Height: 40cm
Width: 2.0m

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