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PUMPKIN

Cucurbita spp.

Sow after frost in spring; in tropical areas sow all year. Pumpkins need a good-sized area, grow them on a fence if space is limited. Sow seed 2.5 cm deep, directly into hills of compost, 1 metre apart, into warm soil. Pinching out the ends of the runners will encourage branching and increase yield. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted animal manure before planting. Harvest Pumpkins when fully coloured and the stem is brown. Pick with a stem 6 cm long and dry in the sun before storing.

Pumpkin ‘Buttercup’
Cucurbita moschata
‘Buttercup’ is a kabocha type, dark green Pumpkin with a grey "button" on the blossom end. The medium-sized 2 - 3 kg fruits have deep orange, dense, stringless flesh with a rich, sweet, nutty flavour. Generally 10 - 12 Pumpkins are produced per vine. Days to harvest: 90 H

SP233 12 seeds $3.50 Untreated

SP240 100g $25.00 Organically certified

Pumpkin ‘Golden Nugget’ Organically certified

Cucurbita maxima

‘Golden Nugget’ is a compact, bush Pumpkin variety developed in the USA as a replacement for sweet potatoes in cold climates. It is ideal for small gardens and containers. The fruit is small, round, 12 cm diameter, weighing 600 - 900g with a hard, bright orange skin. The orange flesh is dense and sweet. It stores well. The plants produce 5 to 8 fruit per bush. Days to harvest: 75 - 95

SP117 12 seeds $3.50

SP118 50g $18.00

Pumpkin ‘Jack Be Little’ Organically certified

Cucurbita maxima

‘Jack Be Little’ is a very decorative, miniature Pumpkin that is also edible with sweet flavoured flesh. The fruit is small, 5 cm high and 7.5 cm in diameter, weighing 85 - 115g with a bright orange skin. It stores well. Compact vines spread 3 - 4.5m, producing up to 20 edible fruits. Kids love these easy-to-grow ‘baby’ Pumpkins, that fit into the palm of your hand.

SP223 12 seeds $3.50

SP224 50g $18.00

Pumpkin ‘Jarrahdale’ Organically certified

Cucurbita maxima

‘Jarrahdale’ is a West Australian heirloom Pumpkin. It has ribbed, drum-shaped fruits, weighing 3-5 kg with a slate-gray skin and thick, deep orange flesh. The seed cavity is small and the fruit peels easily. Its fruit has a rich flavour, no wateriness and stores well. It produces 1 – 2 Pumpkins per vine. Pumpkins need a good-sized area, grow them on a fence if space is limited. Days to harvest: 100

SP221 12 seeds $3.50

SP222 100g $35.00

Pumpkin 'Kent' syn. 'Jap'

Cucurbita moschata

Excellent firm bright yellow flesh, grey green shell, popular in Australia’s hotter climates.

Weigh approx. 2kg. H

SP119 20 seeds $3.50 Organically certified

SP237 100g $40.00 Untreated

Pumpkin ‘Kumi Kumi’
Cucurbita pepo
'Kumi Kumi' is a traditional Maori Pumpkin originally called kamo kamo and considered particularly good for the hangi. It is a speckled green, heavily-ribbed Pumpkin with sweet, buttery-flavoured flesh growing to 30 cm. Immature, tennis ball-sized fruit can be used like zucchini or squash. Pumpkins need a good-sized area, grow them on a fence if space is limited. Days to harvest: more than 120 days.

SP179 10 seeds $3.50

Pumpkin ‘Long Island Cheese’

Cucurbita moschata

A classic Pumpkin of the 19th century, it has the size, shape and appearance of a wheel of cheese. The skin is tan coloured with sweet, deep orange flesh. It has exceptional keeping qualities and is medium sized 3 - 4.5 kg.
Days to harvest: 108 H

SP169 15 seeds $3.50

Pumpkin ‘Marina di Chioggia’
Cucurbita maxima

Very old, Italian heirloom with a unique thick, knobbly grey-green skin and sweet rich deep yellow-orange flesh; approx. 2 kg in size. Great for baking or soup. Excellent keeper. Days to harvest: 100 - 105 H

SP149 15 seeds $3.50

SP171 100g $40.00

Pumpkin ‘Pepita’

Cucurbita pepo

A very attractive, small Pumpkin, weighs 2.2 - 3.6 kg with bright orange and green striped markings and raised ribs. It is grown for its large, dark green, completely hull-less seeds which are highly nutritious and delicious roasted. The seed also yields a valuable oil that is used to promote prostate health in men. The flesh is unexciting and best used for animal fodder and chook food. Days to harvest: 100

SP215 12 seeds $3.50

SQUASH ‘Pink Banana’ Organically certified

Cucurbita maxima

Large, winter squash with yellow-orange, dry, sweet flesh and an excellent flavour. It grows to 15 kg or more on very productive, vigorous vines.

SP166 10 seeds $3.50 Temporarily unavailable

SP174 50g $20.00 Temporarily unavailable

Other Squash Cucurbito pepo are grouped with Zucchini

Pumpkin ‘Queensland Blue’

Cucurbita maxima

A well-known Australian variety familiar for its smooth blue-grey skin, ribbing and deep orange flesh. It keeps very well, up to 6 months and is medium sized 3 - 4.5 kg. Days to harvest:101 to 110 days. H

SP217 15 seeds $3.50

SP218 100g $25.00

Pumpkin ‘Red Kuri’
Cucurbita maxima
Syn.‘Baby Red Hubbard’, Uchiki Kuri’
A Japanese teardrop-shaped, high-yielding variety. It has bright red-orange skin and yellow-orange, fine grained, dry flesh that is sweet and rich with a nutty flavour; weighs 2-3 kg and stores well.

SP153 10 seeds $3.50

Pumpkin 'Violina'

Cucurbita moschata

A rare Italian heirloom butternut-type Pumpkin, named for its violin shape. It has a wrinkled tan skin and deep orange, sweet flesh. Fruit weigh between 9 to 16 kg. It is used for desserts, roasting, stuffing and baking. Days to harvest: 101 to 110 days.

SP183 15 seeds $3.50

SP184 100g $25.00

Pumpkin 'Waltham Butternut' Organically certified

Cucurbita moschata

Bell-shaped fruits 20-25 cm long, weighing 1-1.5 kg, with a light tan, thin skin and dark orange, sweet flesh. Excellent quality and flavour, stores well. Days to harvest: 111 to 120 days. H

SP115 20 seeds $3.50

SP131 100g $25.00

SP132 500g $85.00

Q. Why don’t my Pumpkins set fruit?

A. The most obvious problem can be lack of bees. Many gardeners find they need to hand pollinate. To encourage a visit by bees, avoid using overhead sprinklers and any form of insecticide. Bees also do not like windy conditions.

There are a range of other factors that influence pollination and successful fruit set:

1. Too much rich nitrogen fertiliser will cause leaf growth at the expense of flowering

2. Too high a summer temperature will do the same

3. Being stung by Cucumber fruit fly can cause tiny fruit to drop off the vine

4. Moisture stress will do the same

5. Lack of calcium or boron will also cause young fruit to yellow and drop off.

= Organically certified with ACO

Seeds suitable for subtropical and tropical conditions are marked H for hot and humid!

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