A darker-skinned heirloom selection of the classic Jap (now often called Kent) pumpkin, Black Jap is prized for its excellent storage life, dense orange flesh, and exceptionally rich flavour. Believed to descend from Japanese kabocha types introduced to Australia in the late 1800s, this strain was selected locally for its darker rind and superior keeping qualities.
Fruits are medium to large with deep green to black skin and occasional pale patches and striping. Flesh is very sweet, fine-textured, and perfect for roasting, soups, and long-term storage. Vigorous vines require space and warmth. Plant in full sun after last frost and harvest when skin is fully hardened. Stores well for several months.
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Pumpkin
Cucurbita species
Pumpkin Seeds are a Summer vine, originating from the Americas. Fruit kept for winter eating. For seed saving it is best to grow only one variety within 2km. Can save seeds from ripe fruit when eating. Likes rich soil. Harvest as vine dies off and stem dries out. Sow after last frost. Choose from our great range of pumpkin seeds below
5-12 seeds per gram
Pumpkin seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Sep |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Feb |
| Mild: | Sep-Dec |
| Cold/Frost: | Oct-Dec |
| Plant space cm: | 90-120 |
| Row space cm: | 200-250 |
| Depth cm: | 2-3 |
| Best soil temp: | 20-32 °C |
| Sow after frost: | Yes |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 5-12 |
| Rate per hectare: | 1.5-2.5kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 105-140 |
Companion Planting
Try these plants as good neighbours for Pumpkin
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W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Pumpkin seed count is 5-12 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
