- Rare ornamental and edible variety
- White skin that holds its colour well
- Very large fruit
Description
Pumpkin- Flat White Boer
Cucurbita maxima
- Rare ornamental and edible variety
- White skin that holds its colour well
- Very large fruit
A rare ornamental and edible variety named for the Dutch Boers. Vigorous vines produce large, white skinned, flattened fruits weighing 4.5kg to 9kg each. The white skin holds its colour well without yellowing, making the fruit suitable for ornamental use. The bright orange flesh is firm and sweet, suitable for baking and roasting. Stores well.
Seeds per gram: 4
Product code: Z-10035_P
Best Months to Plant
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Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 20mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 8-12 days @ 21-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 150cm |
Plant Spacing | 60cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 100 days |
*Notes: Harvest fruit when vine dries out. Susceptible to mildew.
How To Grow
Shipping
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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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