Cucurbita maxima

This favourite Australian heirloom is a strange looking top heavy pumpkin that grows on strong productive vines. It is well adapted to South African conditions and is a very good storage pumpkin that will keep for 6 months or more, once dried off properly. The Blue is an Iron bark, which means you need to put some effort into obtaining the sweet flesh, it is however absolutely worth the effort!

Other Names: Beaudesert Blue

The Beaudesert Blue has evolved from a cross between its ancestors, the Crown, Ironbark and Button pumpkins. As the name suggests it is believed to have been developed in the Beaudesert area around 1910-1915, at about the same time as the three lobed Triamble pumpkin. The introduction of these two pumpkins coincided with a culinary burst of inventiveness in Australia, and up until today it has remained a favourite in Australia and elsewhere.

It has achieved popularity because of its general suitability for commercial purposes. The size, mostly 7lb-8lb in weight, the firm orange-coloured flesh and the excellent cooking and keeping qualities of the variety have appealed to grower and consumer alike” - Sydney Morning Herald, 31 May 1938

The effort of cutting through the hard ironbark skin to reach the lovely, dense, full-flavoured golden orange flesh is definitely worth it. This all-round pumpkin can be used for pretty much everything including fritters, soups, bread, pies, bread, pancakes, scones, etc. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to cut it, with the skin on, into chunks, and then baking it in the oven.

Pumpkins are a warm season crop that shout only be planted in spring and early summer. Queensland Blue is best directly seeded as they do not like their roots disturbed. Plant in full sun, about two weeks after the last frost in spring. Dig in lots of organic matter for this heavy feeder. If you can spare a compost heap you will be handsomely repaid. Keep moist, but do not over water. Pick after the stems have dried for best keeping. About 110-140 days to maturity

 

Coastal Areas:            Sep-Nov

Inland Areas:               Sep-Dec

Subtropical Areas:      Feb-Aug

 


Standard packet contains approx. 15 seeds

Petite packet contains approx. 5 seeds

Write a review

Please login or register to review

Queensland Blue

  • Product Code: 280-LS131
  • Availability: In Stock
  • R32.43


Available Options


Related Products

Rio Zape Beans

Rio Zape Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris Wow. What a great dry bean. Rio Zape produces early, produces well and gives a..

R30.48

Early Wonder Beetroot

Early Wonder Beetroot

Beta vulgaris A popular heirloom beet that produces high yields of deep red roots. This well-li..

R30.27

Biala Shipka

Biala Shipka

Capsicum chinense A hot, very productive Bulgarian chilli. Its low, compact bush produces an abun..

R29.19

Salad Bowl Green

Salad Bowl Green

Lactuca sativa An All-America Selections prize winner since 1952, Salad Bowl Green is well known ..

R28.11

Maketaan

Maketaan

Citrullus lanatus A firm favourite in many homes. The Maketaan is also known for the fine jam and..

R30.27

Marconi Red

Marconi Red

Capsicum annuumLimited Stock This is an all-time favorite wherever it's grown. Marconi Red is..

R19.55

Table Queen Squash

Table Queen Squash

Cucurbit pepo One of our most requested squash varieties. Table Queen has been a staple in home g..

R32.43

Tags: Queensland, Blue, Pumpkins

Newsletter Subscription

×

* E-Mail:

* First Name: