How to grow Winter squash 'Queensland Blue'
Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Queensland Blue is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Queensland Blue requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.
Growing Queensland Blue from seed
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.25 feet (1.00 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.08 inches (0.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.
Transplanting Queensland Blue
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Queensland Blue is a tender plant.
Harvesting Queensland Blue
Expect harvests to start to occur in late summer.