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PUMPKIN Queensland Blue Heirloom - Cucuribta maxima
NZ ProhibitedStock: Available
SKU Code: V 385
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Fruiting vine
Seed per packet: Approx. 12
Seed per gram: Approx. 5
A large old Australian variety of pumpkin with dark slate grey heavily ribbed skin. Fruits mature to 3-5 kg (6-11 lbs) with a sweet, deep orange flesh.
A top variety of pumpkin that keeps extremely well.
Grow Notes:
Adaptable to most good garden soils but prefers a rich soil with generous amount of water in full sun.
Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer
Cool climate: Mid Spring to Early Summer
Sow: 2cm deep
Sow 3-4 seeds in raised mounds 1 metre apart in direct in growing position. Thin to to the stwo strongest plants in each mound.
Plant space: 1 metre
Row Space: 1 metre
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 14 weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
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