Cucurbita maxima
An Australian heirloom. This pumpkin is drum shape, silvery bluish-grey in colour, with deep ribbing.
Pumpkins are large growing to 5kg. Flesh is deep orange and quite sweet. Good steamed, roasted, pureed, or used to make desserts.
Annual or Perennial |
Annual |
Approx days to flower/harvest |
160 days |
Space between plants |
50cm |
When to sow |
Spring, Summer |
Seeds per packet |
Approx 20 |