Pumpkin Queensland Blue is a large variety with deep orange flesh and a grey-green skin. It has good flavour and stores very well. Best results are obtained in full sun in rich, well-drained soil.
Sow 12mm deep direct in final position. Sow 4 or 5 seeds in clumps, later thinning to the two strongest seedlings. Allow 100cm between rows and 40-50cm between clumps. When the young plants have 5 or 6 leaves pinch out the growing tips to encourage growth of side shoots. Grow alongside a fence if space is limited. Keep plants well watered and prepare the soil well by adding organic material and or complete fertiliser. Early crops can be sown in punnets or seedling trays and planted out when weather is warm enough. Sow in Spring and Summer. Harvest when the vine dies off and the stalks are dry.
