PUMPKIN: JARRAHDALE

(CUCURBITA MAXIMA)

Pale grey skin with deep orange, easy cut flesh.

This is a cross between “Blue Hubbard” and Cinderella pumpkin.

Dry, dense, sweet flesh good for roasting, and is the preferred “scone” pumpkin.

4-8kg in size.

Long storage.

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

Direct sow or in trays.

Plant seed 2.5cm deep, transplant or thin to 80-100cm apart.

Let the plant die back completely before cutting the stem and storing.

Never carry pumpkins by the stem.

DAYS TO HARVEST

140 Days

APPROX 7 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY