Queensland Blue Squash (Cucurbita maxima)

A flavor packed Australian heirloom with dense orange flesh perfect for hearty fall recipes! Queensland Blue yields ribbed, bluish green fruits that reach 8-10 pounds and store well into the late winter months. A beautiful addition for your fall ornamental display.

• 20 seeds minimum
• Germination: 8-12 days
• Maturity: 95-105 days
• Direct sow -1 deep in full sun after last frost date when soil is at least 70F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before planting.
• Plant 4 seeds per hill; space hills 6 apart
• Pumpkins should not be planted in soil where melons or cucumbers were recently grown.