Queensland Blue Squash

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SKU: 0877
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Item Details

An “Australian Blue” squash directly imported into the United States in 1932 from Arthur Yates and Company of Sydney. Dark blue-green ribbed rind with flesh that is meaty, sugary, brilliant orange, and abundant. Striking gray foliage. Late to mature, long shelf life.


  • 110-120 days
  • Conventional
  • Dark blue-green ribbed rind
  • Winter squash for storage
  • Bright orange, sugary and meaty flesh
  • Foliage is gray-green

This variety works for:

  • Baking
  • Roasting
  • Soups
  • Pie
  • Storage


To prepare your squash, rinse the exterior and then cut in half and remove the seeds before baking, roasting, etc.


Winter squash can be pureed and sweetened as an addition to breads, muffins, cakes and pies. Diced and roasted squash can be tossed in warm salads of grains and nuts or with sautéed kale.


Summer squash are best eaten when they are small and the seeds are immature. Sliced thinly, summer squash are used in gratins and savory pies or sautéed or breaded and fried.

Growing Instructions

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.

  • Direct Seed: 1" Deep
  • Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
  • Thin: To 3-4 Plants
  • Light: Full Sun

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