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
