Jarrahdale (blue) Pumpkin

Jarrahdale is a striking slate-blue heirloom pumpkin with deep orange, thick, and richly flavored flesh. An Australian variety, each plant yields 4 to 6 medium pumpkins of roughly 4 to 10 pounds that are prized for both decoration and cooking.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom winter pumpkin/squash
• Origin: Australia
• Skin color: Slate blue
• Fruit weight: 4 to 10 pounds
• Yield: 4 to 6 fruits per plant
• Flesh: Deep orange, thick, creamy, stringless
• Storage: Very long keeping

Best for

• Pies, soups, and baked goods
• Fall and harvest decoration
• Long winter storage
• Roasting the edible seeds
• Creamy roasted puree

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost in full sun with plenty of room to vine. Pumpkins are heavy feeders, so rich soil and steady water produce the best fruit. Cure the harvested pumpkins in a warm, dry spot to maximize their long storage life.

Flavor profile

Rich, sweet, and creamy with smooth, stringless flesh that roasts beautifully for pies and soups.

About MIgardener

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