Pumpkin Seeds – Jarrahdale

[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Striking Appearance: Unique blue-gray rind with deep ribs adds elegance to fall decorations and displays. Sweet, Dense Flesh: Rich, golden-orange interior with smooth texture — perfect for pies, soups, and roasting. Long Storage Life: Keeps for months when cured properly, making it a reliable winter kitchen staple. Productive Plants: Vines produce medium to large fruits that perform well in warm summer gardens. Plant Characteristics Height: 12–24 inches (vines can spread 10–15 feet) Growth Habit: Sprawling vines with broad leaves and long runners Fruit Type: Round, deeply ribbed pumpkins with blue-gray skin and orange flesh Fruit Size: 6–12 pounds on average Days to Maturity: 100–110 days Hardiness: Warm-season annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Sweet, nutty, and smooth — excellent for baking and savory dishes alike Culinary Uses: Great for pies, roasting, soups, casseroles, or cubed in grain bowls and salads Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Corn, beans, sunflowers, and marigolds Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes and cucumbers (compete for nutrients and space) Bonus Benefit: Adds visual appeal to edible landscapes while providing long-lasting food storage Common Issues and Solutions Powdery Mildew: Promote airflow and apply organic fungicides if needed — mulch to reduce splash-up Fruit Scarring or Rot: Raise pumpkins off soil with straw or cardboard to keep skin dry and clean Poor Fruit Set: Be sure to plant more than one vine or hand-pollinate if pollinators are scarce Seeds Per Packet 3g Approximately 12 10g Approximately 40