Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Blue Jarrahdale Pumpkin is a stunning Australian heirloom variety producing large, deeply ribbed, grey-blue fruits with a distinctive and sophisticated appearance. Beneath the dramatic exterior is richly flavored, smooth, salmon-orange flesh considered among the finest of any pumpkin for soups, roasting, and baking. Fruits weigh 10-20 lbs and mature in approximately 95-100 days.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Blue Jarrahdale transplants are grown for vigorous vines and outstanding ornamental and culinary quality.
Moderate to high water needs through fruit development
Deep, consistent watering essential for large fruit development
Reduce as fruits approach maturity
Drip irrigation preferred
Balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Lower nitrogen, higher potassium at fruiting stage
Side-dress with compost every 3-4 weeks
Limit to 1-2 fruits per vine for maximum size
Place fruits on straw to prevent rot and maintain blue-grey skin color
Hand-pollinate if needed
Cure at 80-85 F for 10-14 days after harvest
Squash vine borers
Powdery mildew
Cucumber beetles
Squash bugs
Plant by late July at the latest for 95-100 day maturity before first frost
Fall planting preferred to reduce vine borer pressure
Blue-grey skin color develops fully as fruits mature; protect from direct soil contact
One of the most visually stunning pumpkins for fall displays and farm markets
Possible but challenging; vine borers and heat are significant obstacles
Preferred season; plant July for October-November harvest
Fall: Late June-late July (for October-November harvest)
Spring: March-April (less ideal)
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
36 inches apart; rows 8 feet apart
Large vines require ample space
Well-draining, very fertile, compost-amended soil
pH 6.0-6.8
Water deeply at transplanting
Consistent moisture through vine development and fruit set
Corn
Beans
Nasturtiums
Marigolds
Borage
Dill
Radish
Pumpkin flesh is generally considered non-toxic to:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Cooked, plain pumpkin is safe and beneficial for dogs and cats.
Avoid feeding rind in large quantities.
Do not feed pumpkin with added spices or sweeteners.
