Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin – Cucurbita maxima Seeds | 30 Heirloom Seeds | Blue-Grey Decorative Pumpkin | Sweet Pie & Baking Variety

Grow a beautiful and flavorful heirloom pumpkin with this pack of 30 Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seeds. Originating from Australia, this distinctive pumpkin features a stunning blue-grey rind, deep ribbing, and a flattened shape that makes it both ornamental and highly productive in the garden.

Inside, the vibrant orange-yellow flesh is dense, sweet, and perfect for baking, roasting, soups, and classic homemade pumpkin pies. Jarrahdale pumpkins typically grow to 6–10 pounds and store well after harvest, making them a favorite for fall decorations and winter cooking alike.

This open-pollinated variety grows on vigorous vines and produces attractive pumpkins that look as good on display as they taste on the table.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 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 develop
Mature Fruit Size: 6–10 pounds
Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
Days to Harvest: Approximately 100 days
Container Friendly: Not recommended due to vine size

💡 Care Tip: Pumpkins thrive in nutrient-rich soil amended with compost or aged manure. Give vines plenty of space to spread and water consistently once fruits begin forming to encourage healthy development.

🌿 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 the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or start indoors if you have a short growing season.