Iron Lady is a vining grey pumpkin maturing slightly earlier than the Sampson variety. It produces medium-sized fruits (5 to 6kg) with a smooth, pale steel grey skin that has slightly less ribbing compared to Sampson. The fruit has a concave top, heavy shoulders, and a small blossom end.
Plant type - Stong vine type
Skin colour – Darker grey
Shape – Deep flat, slightly ribbed
Uniformity – Uniform 5 to 6 kg fruit
Shelf life – Excellent storage potential
12 000 to 15 000 plants per hectare