Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin – Cucurbita maxima Seeds | 60 Heirloom Seeds | Blue-Grey Decorative Pumpkin | Sweet Pie & Baking Variety

Grow a distinctive heirloom pumpkin with this pack of 60 Jarrahdale Blue Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seeds. This unique Australian variety is known for its beautiful blue-grey skin, deeply ribbed flattened shape, and rich orange-yellow flesh that is perfect for baking, roasting, and classic homemade pumpkin pies.

Jarrahdale pumpkins typically weigh between 6–10 pounds and are prized for both their excellent flavor and striking ornamental appearance. Their attractive color and shape make them popular for autumn displays while the dense flesh stores well for winter cooking.

These vigorous vines produce decorative pumpkins that are both productive in the garden and delicious in the kitchen. As an open-pollinated variety, seeds can also be saved for future planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 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 evenly moist 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 large vine growth

💡 Care Tip: Pumpkins thrive in fertile soil enriched with compost or aged manure. Provide plenty of space for vines to spread and maintain consistent watering once fruits begin forming to support healthy pumpkin 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 once soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or start indoors if you live in a short growing season area.