Pumpkin Queensland Blue

The most impressive pumpkin in the range. Pumpkin Queensland Blue is an Australian heirloom producing large, deeply ribbed, slate-blue to grey-green drums of extraordinary visual presence — a pumpkin that looks as though it belongs in a still-life painting. The dense, deep orange flesh has a rich, sweet, nutty flavour outstanding for soups, roasting, and pumpkin pie. Stores for 4–6 months.

• Cucurbita maxima 'Queensland Blue' — Half-Hardy Annual (Australian heirloom)
• Sow: April–May indoors; plant out June; harvest: September–October
• Full sun; rich, well-drained soil — water generously; feed fortnightly
• Space 2m apart; cure in sun for 2 weeks after harvest
• Stores 4–6 months — flavour improves in storage
• Outstanding for soups, roasting, and pumpkin pie