Pumpkin – Queensland Blue (Heirloom)
$8.00
Unit price perPumpkin – Queensland Blue (Heirloom)
(Cucurbita maxima)
A true Australian classic, Queensland Blue pumpkin is a highly regarded heirloom variety known for its hard blue‑grey skin, deeply ribbed shape, and exceptional eating quality. Its dense, rich orange flesh delivers a naturally sweet, nutty flavour that performs beautifully in both savoury and sweet dishes.
Producing medium to large fruits with a flattened, well‑ribbed form, this variety is both decorative and practical. The thick rind allows for excellent storage, making it a reliable choice for keeping through the cooler months after harvest.
Vigorous and productive, Queensland Blue grows on sprawling vines that thrive in warm conditions and reward growers with consistent yields. Whether roasted, baked, or added to soups and stews, it’s a versatile pumpkin valued for its flavour, texture, and long‑keeping qualities.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Iconic Australian heirloom pumpkin
- Distinctive blue‑grey skin with deep ribbing
- Sweet, dense flesh with excellent flavour
- Ideal for roasting, soups, baking, and pies
- Long storage life after harvest
🌱 Growing Tips
- Plant in full sun in warm conditions
- Requires space for spreading vines
- Grow in rich, well‑drained soil with added compost
- Water regularly during flowering and fruit development
- Harvest once skin is hard and fully coloured
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant type: Warm‑season vine
- Position: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 100–115 days
- Fruit size: Typically 3–5 kg
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
Sowing instructions
- Sow: Late spring (after frost)
- Depth: 2–3 cm
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Rich, well‑drained
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Approx. 6 seeds
Warm‑season crop. Sow direct once soil has warmed. Allow plenty of space for spreading vines. Water deeply and consistently. Harvest when skin is firm and stem dries.
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Pumpkin – Queensland Blue (Heirloom)
$8.00
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Pumpkin – Queensland Blue (Heirloom)
(Cucurbita maxima)
A true Australian classic, Queensland Blue pumpkin is a highly regarded heirloom variety known for its hard blue‑grey skin, deeply ribbed shape, and exceptional eating quality. Its dense, rich orange flesh delivers a naturally sweet, nutty flavour that performs beautifully in both savoury and sweet dishes.
Producing medium to large fruits with a flattened, well‑ribbed form, this variety is both decorative and practical. The thick rind allows for excellent storage, making it a reliable choice for keeping through the cooler months after harvest.
Vigorous and productive, Queensland Blue grows on sprawling vines that thrive in warm conditions and reward growers with consistent yields. Whether roasted, baked, or added to soups and stews, it’s a versatile pumpkin valued for its flavour, texture, and long‑keeping qualities.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Iconic Australian heirloom pumpkin
- Distinctive blue‑grey skin with deep ribbing
- Sweet, dense flesh with excellent flavour
- Ideal for roasting, soups, baking, and pies
- Long storage life after harvest
🌱 Growing Tips
- Plant in full sun in warm conditions
- Requires space for spreading vines
- Grow in rich, well‑drained soil with added compost
- Water regularly during flowering and fruit development
- Harvest once skin is hard and fully coloured
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant type: Warm‑season vine
- Position: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 100–115 days
- Fruit size: Typically 3–5 kg
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
Sowing instructions
- Sow: Late spring (after frost)
- Depth: 2–3 cm
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Rich, well‑drained
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Approx. 6 seeds
Warm‑season crop. Sow direct once soil has warmed. Allow plenty of space for spreading vines. Water deeply and consistently. Harvest when skin is firm and stem dries.
