Grow White Jarrahdale Pumpkin Seeds, a stunning heirloom pumpkin variety known for its pale white to ivory rind, deeply ribbed shape, and richly flavored orange flesh. Loved for its excellent sweetness, smooth texture, and long storage life, the White Jarrahdale is perfect for baking, roasting, soups, pies, and autumn cooking. Its striking appearance also makes it a collector-favorite for fall displays and decorative gardening.
These Non-GMO White Jarrahdale Pumpkin Seeds produce vigorous vines that thrive in warm summer gardens and deliver high yields of medium to large pumpkins. With strong disease tolerance and versatile culinary use, this timeless heirloom variety is ideal for homesteads, home gardeners, and specialty growers.
Features
- Pale ivory heirloom pumpkin with deeply ribbed skin.
- Sweet orange flesh ideal for baking, roasting, soups, and pies.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom pumpkin variety.
- Long storage life for extended use after harvest.
- Attractive for fall decorations and edible displays.
- High-yield vines produce medium to large pumpkins.
- Reliable performer in warm home garden environments.
Specifications
- Plant Name: White Jarrahdale Pumpkin
- Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant Type: Warm-season sprawling vine vegetable
- Growth Habit: Long vining plant with large ribbed fruits
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO, Heirloom
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 95–120 days
- Fruit Size: Medium to large pumpkins
- Plant Spacing: 3–5 feet between plants
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Deep watering at soil base
- Support Needed: Sprawling ground growth or trellising with support
- Storage Ability: Excellent; stores long after harvest
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, smooth orange flesh with rich texture
- Growth Advantage: High yield + long storage + ornamental appeal
Planting Guide
- Direct sow outdoors after frost when soil is warm.
- Plant seeds 1–1.5 inches deep in well-drained soil.
- Space pumpkins 3–5 feet apart; give room to sprawl.
- Provide full sun and deep weekly watering at soil base.
- Avoid overhead watering to protect leaves.
- Allow pumpkins to fully ripen on the vine.
- Harvest when rind turns hard and stem begins to dry.
- Cure pumpkins in a dry, warm space to improve storage life.
- Store in a cool, dry place for long-term use.
