Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin – Cucurbita maxima Seeds | 120 Heirloom Seeds | Blue-Grey Decorative Pumpkin | Sweet Pie & Baking Variety

Grow a stunning heirloom pumpkin with this 120-seed pack of Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima). Originally developed in Australia, this distinctive variety features beautiful blue-grey skin, deep ribbing, and a flattened shape that makes it both decorative and highly productive in the garden.

Inside, the vibrant orange-yellow flesh is dense, sweet, and excellent for baking, roasting, soups, and homemade pumpkin pies. Jarrahdale pumpkins typically reach 6–10 pounds and are known for storing well after harvest, making them a favorite for both fall displays and winter cooking.

These vigorous vines produce attractive pumpkins that stand out in the garden and on the table. As an open-pollinated heirloom variety, seeds can also be saved for future planting seasons.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 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; keep soil consistently moist once fruits develop
Mature Fruit Size: 6–10 pounds
Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
Days to Harvest: About 100 days
Container Friendly: Not recommended due to large vine spread

💡 Care Tip: Pumpkins grow best in fertile soil enriched with compost or aged manure. Provide plenty of space for vines to spread and maintain steady watering during fruit development to encourage strong, healthy pumpkins.

🌿 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 temperatures warm and frost danger has passed, or start indoors if you have a short growing season.