PUMPKIN: IRONBARK

(CUCURBITA MAXIMA)

 

An Australian heirloom with thick green skin and deep orange flesh.

Perfect baking/roasting variety and

extra-long keeper.

Grown by Timbara Farm, NSW.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate:  SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – NOV

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0-7.5

Rich well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Plant seed 2.5cm deep,

transplant or thin to 150-200cm apart.

Protect seeds from birds/rodents with an upturned pot.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

100-140 Days

APPROX 5 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY