Vegetables
Pumpkin 'Queensland Blue'
Blue-grey ribbed skin surrounds rich orange flesh. Firm and reliable. Sweet and dry. Can be stored for 5-6 months.
Position
Full sun.
Sow
Direct where they grow, in mounds. Sow 4-5 seeds in each mound and thin to the two strongest plants.
Care
Requires a sunny, well-drained position. Add Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser for best results. Water regularly at root level. When vines are 2 metres long and carry ample flowers, pinch off ends to contain growth. Ready to harvest when vines have died down. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.
