Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin – Cucurbita maxima Seeds | 10 Heirloom Seeds | Blue-Grey Decorative Pumpkin | Sweet Baking & Pie Variety

Grow a unique heirloom pumpkin with these 10 Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seeds. Originally from Australia, this striking pumpkin is known for its beautiful blue-grey skin, deep ribbing, and flattened shape. The vibrant orange-yellow flesh inside is dense, sweet, and perfect for baking, roasting, soups, and homemade pumpkin pies.

Jarrahdale pumpkins typically weigh between 6–10 pounds and are prized by gardeners for both their culinary quality and ornamental appearance. These pumpkins also store well after harvest, making them an excellent choice for fall gardens, decorative displays, and winter cooking.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions
✔️ Fresh, open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Blue Pumpkin
Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
Plant Type: Annual vegetable vine
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil slightly acidic to neutral
Watering: Moderate to high; consistent watering once fruits begin forming
Mature Fruit Size: Approximately 6–10 lbs
Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
Days to Harvest: About 100 days
Container Friendly: Best grown in ground due to space requirements

💡 Care Tip: Pumpkins need plenty of space and sunlight to thrive. Plant in nutrient-rich soil with compost or aged manure and provide consistent watering during fruit development for the best harvest.

🌿 Germination Instructions:
Soak seeds in water for 2–4 hours before planting. Sow seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep in warm, moist (not soggy) soil. Plant outdoors after soil has warmed and danger of frost has passed, or start indoors if you have a short growing season.