{"product_id":"pumpkin-ironbark-472","title":"Pumpkin Ironbark Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronbark is a classic Australian heritage Pumpkin renowned for its exceptionally hard skin, excellent keeping qualities and richly flavoured flesh. It produces substantial oval fruits with distinctive dark grey-green, heavily textured or warted skin and dense yellow-orange flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick, tough rind that gives Ironbark its name makes mature fruits exceptionally durable in storage. Properly harvested and cured pumpkins can be kept for many months, making this an excellent variety for gardeners wanting a dependable supply well beyond the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm yellow-orange flesh has a rich traditional pumpkin flavour and relatively dry texture. It is excellent roasted or baked and holds together well in curries and stews. It can also be used for soups, mash, scones, pies and other sweet or savoury pumpkin dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronbark has a long history in Australian gardens and market production, where varieties capable of surviving transport and extended storage were particularly valuable. Its famously hard rind could be difficult to cut, but that same characteristic protected the flesh and helped make Ironbark a dependable household storage pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous trailing vines and require plenty of room to spread. Allow fruits to mature fully on the vine wherever possible, as a properly developed rind is important for achieving the variety's exceptional storage potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkins originated in the Americas and have been cultivated for thousands of years before spreading throughout the world. Australian growers subsequently maintained and selected varieties suited to local conditions and culinary traditions, with hardy keeping pumpkins such as Ironbark becoming enduring favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: During the warm season, avoiding the wettest periods where disease pressure is high\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer after frost\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after all danger of frost; start indoors where the growing season is short\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 20–30 mm deep directly into warm, prepared soil after all danger of frost has passed, or raise seedlings for transplanting once conditions are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 1–2 m between plants and plenty of additional room for the vigorous vines to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plants consistently watered during active growth, flowering and fruit development. Water deeply at soil level where possible rather than regularly wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest once the fruit has developed its mature dark grey-green colour, the rind is extremely hard and the stem begins to dry. Cut from the vine with a generous section of stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCure mature pumpkins in a warm, dry, well-ventilated position before moving them to a cool, dry storage area. The exceptionally hard rind gives Ironbark excellent long-term keeping qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375835435226,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7199f8c6.34519449","price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375835467994,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7199f930.56159867","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375835500762,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7199f966.99653209","price":25.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Pumpkin_Ironbark.jpg?v=1785209434","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/pumpkin-ironbark-472","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}