Pumpkin Queensland Blue Vegetable Seeds

PUMPKIN ‘Queensland Blue’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima

Pumpkin Queensland Blue seeds yield large, deeply ribbed pumpkins with a distinctive blue-gray skin and vibrant orange flesh. This heirloom variety is prized for its sweet flavor and versatile use in pies, soups, and roasted dishes, making it a staple for fall harvests.

Plant Type:

• Warm season annual
• Plant Height: Typically up to 45 cm vine, spread can vary

Sow When:

• Germinate best between 18 – 24°C soil temperature
• Outdoor: After the last frost date and when soil has warmed
• Indoor: Not recommended for indoor starting
• Cool: October – December
• Temperate: September – December
• Sub-Tropical: August – March
• Tropical: February – September
• Arid: August – March

Germination:

• Depth: Sow seeds 2.5 cm deep
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Directly into well-drained soil or raised beds

Soil Type:

• Details: Rich, fertile soil with good drainage

Rows:

• Spacing: Plant seeds 90 – 120 cm apart in rows spaced 180 – 240 cm apart

Details:

• Days to harvest: 90 – 100 days