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Cucurbita maxima New Zealand Blue

Cucurbita maxima New Zealand Blue

Similar to Queensland Blue.

Newzealand Blue is slightly larger and darker. Blue in color, ribbed and flat in shape, this pumpkin is very popular in Australia.

Excellent for cooking.

Ripening time: 110 days.

Newzealand Blue vines strongly.

Cucurbiuta maxima are usually robust and make excellent food.  Variety grows well in warm, well-drained soils.

Pre-cultivation and planting with sowing from the end of April or direct sowing from the beginning of May.

Optimum germination at 24-30o C. When sowing stick the pointed side of the seed down or lay them flat. Do not keep the seed too moist. After germination, place in a brighter and cooler place.

The planting distance for pumpkins depends on the climbing behavior.

Possible pests: snails, birds, mice, lice, powdery mildew, virus.

 

Supplied as raw (normal) seed.

 

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0,06 - 0,13 / per seed 0,13