{"title":"Kansas Trialed Favorites","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur most popular pumpkin and squash seeds, trialed and proven right here in Newton, Kansas. Every variety in this collection has proven itself in Zone 6b heat, humidity, and Kansas clay soil. From Seminole to Dickinson, these are seeds that work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- app-coll-guide-cta --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to growing these?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our Kansas Zone 6b guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/when-to-plant-pumpkins-in-kansas-timing-guide-by-zone\"\u003ewhen to plant pumpkins in Kansas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"autumn-frost-f1-pumpkin-seeds-10-seeds","title":"Autumn Frost F1 Pumpkin Seeds, Vine Borer Resistant Moschata Hybrid","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eAutumn Frost F1 Pumpkin Seeds, a vine borer resistant moschata hybrid (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) with frosted butternut looks and concentrated autumn sweetness. Vine borer resistant and storage-friendly. Trialed and proven at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/complete-guide-to-vine-borer-resistant-pumpkin-varieties\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA specialty moschata hybrid that looks like a frosted butternut and tastes like concentrated autumn. Dense, dry flesh with exceptional sweetness that only improves in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark tan with frosted overlay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating, baking, bread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood general resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koginut, specialty butternut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-AF1-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutumn Frost F1 is a specialty Koginut-type hybrid that develops a unique frosted skin pattern as it ripens, nature's own \"ready to harvest\" signal. Bred from moschata genetics, it offers exceptional sweetness and a creamy texture that intensifies in storage. This variety thrives in Kansas heat and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut in half, scoop seeds, and roast cut-side down at 375°F for 40 minutes. The concentrated flesh is perfect for pumpkin butter, custards, and silky soups. Its natural sugars caramelize beautifully, making it ideal for roasting wedges as a side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46405336596669,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-AF1-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46405336629437,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-AF1-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Autumn_Frost_01.jpeg?v=1771121715"},{"product_id":"long-island-cheese-pumpkin-seeds-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata","title":"Long Island Cheese Pumpkin Seeds, Classic Heirloom Pie Pumpkin","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eLong Island Cheese Pumpkin Seeds, a pre-Civil War American heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e) shaped like a wheel of cheese. The classic pie pumpkin, vine borer resistant, with smooth, sweet flesh. Grown and tested at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/long-island-cheese-pumpkin-growing-the-best-heirloom-pie-pumpkin-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed for its wheel-of-cheese shape, this pre-Civil War heirloom was once the most popular pie pumpkin on the East Coast. Smooth, sweet flesh with fine grain that bakes beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"app-spec-panel\" style=\"background:#f5f0e8;border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:6px 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e100 to 110 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e6 to 15 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e36 to 48 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eGood, moschata type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e3 to 5 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-peak-window --\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak eating window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eCure 7 to 10 days, flavor peaks 1 to 2 months after harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e10 or 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003ePies, classic heirloom, fall baking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-spec-panel --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e105 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6-15 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuff\/tan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePie, eating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheese pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-LIC-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest American pumpkin varieties, Long Island Cheese dates to pre-colonial times and was a staple crop for Indigenous peoples and early European settlers alike. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese, this flat, buff-colored pumpkin appears in American seed catalogs dating back to the 1800s. Its revival among heirloom growers has restored a variety that was nearly lost to commercial agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany pie enthusiasts consider Long Island Cheese the finest pie pumpkin in existence. The sweet, creamy flesh needs minimal sugar and produces an incredibly smooth custard. Also outstanding in soups, ravioli, and gnocchi. Roast wedges with brown butter and sage for a Colonial-era side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/saving-heirloom-pumpkin-seeds-how-to-harvest-dry-and-store-seeds-for-next-year\"\u003eSaving Squash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 5 to 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVines 10 to 15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 to 10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Long Island Cheese Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Long Island Cheese Pumpkin in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 108 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Long Island Cheese a good pie pumpkin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the classic American pie pumpkins. The deep orange flesh is smooth, sweet, and low on strings, and one fruit typically makes several pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Long Island Cheese Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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A \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e variety prized by Native American growers for its incredible heat tolerance, natural pest resistance, and rich butterscotch-sweet flavor. Grown and shipped from our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-spec-panel\" style=\"background:#f5f0e8;border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:6px 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e90 to 120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e3 to 10 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e36 to 48 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e6 to 12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-peak-window --\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak eating window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eCure 7 to 10 days, flavor peaks 1 to 2 months after harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003e10 or 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;\"\u003eHot Kansas summers, vine borer resistance, long storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eWhy Gardeners Choose Seminole Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-spec-panel --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever lost a squash crop to vine borers, the Seminole pumpkin is the answer you have been looking for. Unlike most pumpkin varieties that collapse when squash vine borers strike, Seminole pumpkins have a remarkable natural defense: when a vine borer damages one section, the plant's adventitious roots at other vine nodes let those sections continue growing independently. It is a survival trait shaped by generations of selection in the hot, humid conditions of the American Southeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeminole pumpkin seeds produce vigorous, sprawling vines that can reach 25 feet or more. Each plant typically yields 5 to 12 pumpkins weighing 3 to 10 pounds each, with tan to salmon-colored skin and deep orange flesh. The plants thrive in conditions that would destroy most cucurbits, high heat, intense humidity, and heavy pest pressure, making them an ideal choice for gardeners in USDA Zones 5 through 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide, Seminole Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90–120 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun (8+ hours)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36–48 inches apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 inch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVigorous vine (25+ feet)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3–10 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalmon-tan skin, deep orange flesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePies, roasting, soups, long-term storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, plant after last frost\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 2–3 weeks before transplanting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, needs room to run\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, historically grown up trees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant, downy and powdery mildew tolerant, heat and humidity tolerant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5–11 (adaptable)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seminole squash, Florida pumpkin, tropical pumpkin, Chassahowitza pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHow to Plant Seminole Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Seminole pumpkin seeds 1 inch deep in warm soil after the last frost date when soil temperatures reach at least 65°F. Space seeds 36 to 48 inches apart in rows 6 to 8 feet apart. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per hole and thin to the strongest seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds in peat pots or soil blocks 2 to 3 weeks before your transplant date. Seminole pumpkins do not like root disturbance, so use biodegradable pots that go directly into the ground. Harden off seedlings for 5 to 7 days before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Seminole pumpkin is one of the few squash varieties that was traditionally grown vertically. The Seminole people trained vines up trees in the wild hammocks of the Everglades, you can replicate this on a strong trellis, arbor, or fence. The fruits will develop a flattened shape when hanging and their tough stems hold them securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKansas and Zone 6b tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e We grow these on our Kansas homestead. Start seeds indoors in mid-April, transplant after May 15. The vines explode with growth once summer heat arrives. Even in our shorter season, we harvest heavily before first frost in mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eVine Borer Resistance, How It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe squash vine borer (\u003cem\u003eMelittia cucurbitae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the number one killer of pumpkin and squash plants across the eastern United States. Most \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, including jack-o-lantern pumpkins, zucchini, and acorn squash, are devastated when the borer larvae tunnel into their stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeminole pumpkin seeds produce \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e plants with a fundamentally different defense. The vines have harder, denser stems that borers find more difficult to penetrate. When borers do manage to enter, the plant's habit of rooting at its vine nodes means undamaged sections can keep growing on their own root systems. In practice, sprawling unpruned vines often outgrow damage that would kill a bush-type squash. This is why the Seminole pumpkin is considered one of the most vine borer resistant varieties available to home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant note: Seminole pumpkins are vine borer \u003cstrong\u003eresistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, not immune to vine borers. In areas with extreme borer pressure, we still recommend monitoring plants and using row covers during the adult moth flight period (typically June through August in most regions). See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/squash-vine-borer-how-to-identify-prevent-manage-the-1-pumpkin-pest\"\u003ecomplete vine borer prevention guide\u003c\/a\u003e for detailed strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seminole pumpkin is one of the most historically significant food crops in North America. For centuries, the Seminole, Miccosukee, Creek, and Calusa peoples of Florida cultivated this variety in the wild cypress hammocks and river floodplains of the Everglades. The plants climbed trees and hung their fruits from branches, a scene that gave the variety one of its oldest names: \u003cem\u003eChassahowitza\u003c\/em\u003e, believed to translate to \"pumpkin hanging place\" in the Seminole language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter European contact disrupted traditional Indigenous agriculture across much of North America, the Seminole pumpkin survived in the remote swamps of southern Florida. Seed savers and heirloom gardeners rediscovered the variety in the late 20th century, recognizing it as one of the most resilient food plants in the American gardening tradition. Today, Seminole pumpkin seeds are prized by gardeners from Florida to Kansas and beyond for their unmatched heat tolerance and natural pest resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeminole pumpkin flesh is deep orange, smooth, and naturally sweet with a butterscotch flavor that rivals the best butternut squash. The texture is dense and not stringy, making it one of the best pie pumpkins you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut in half, scoop seeds, roast cut-side down at 375°F for 45 to 60 minutes. The flesh scoops out easily and purees smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePies and baking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seminole pumpkin makes exceptional pies, custards, muffins, and pumpkin bread. Its natural sweetness means you can reduce sugar by a third in most recipes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and savory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding in curries, soups, and Caribbean-style rice dishes. Try cubing and adding to a coconut curry, the flavor is extraordinary.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the longest-storing winter squash varieties. Whole fruits stored in a cool, dry place (55–65°F) will keep 6 to 12 months. The University of Florida reports that Seminole pumpkins kept in a dry, well-ventilated spot can store up to a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eSeminole Pumpkin Seeds, Seed Saving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seminole pumpkin is an open-pollinated heirloom, which means you can save seeds from your harvest and grow true-to-type plants year after year. To maintain varietal purity, isolate from other \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e varieties (like butternut squash) by 800 feet or hand-pollinate. Allow fruits to fully mature on the vine until the stem is dry and corky. Scoop seeds, rinse clean, and dry at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 4 to 6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eSeminole vs. Other Vine Borer Resistant Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e varieties offer some vine borer resistance, but the Seminole pumpkin stands out for its combination of flavor, productivity, and adaptability. Here is how it compares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.9rem;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f0e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d4c5a9;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d4c5a9;\"\u003eVine Borer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d4c5a9;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d4c5a9;\"\u003eBest Climate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border-bottom:2px solid #d4c5a9;\"\u003eStorage Life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeminole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e90–120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eHot \u0026amp; humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e6–12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waltham-butternut-squash-seeds-1\"\u003eWaltham Butternut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e85–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eTemperate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e3–6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-island-cheese-pumpkin-seeds-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata\"\u003eLong Island Cheese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e100–110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eTemperate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e3–5 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thai-kang-kob-pumpkin-seeds\"\u003eThai Kang Kob\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e90–100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eHot \u0026amp; humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e4–8 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dickinson-pumpkin-seeds\"\u003eDickinson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e100–115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003eTemperate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;\"\u003e6+ months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to try multiple vine borer resistant varieties? Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eVine Borer Resistant Collection\u003c\/a\u003e featuring five moschata varieties including the Seminole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f0e8;border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-SEM-10  |  \u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newton, Kansas  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/seminole-pumpkin-seeds-the-complete-growing-guide-for-zone-6b-kansas-gardens\"\u003eComplete Seminole Pumpkin Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/seminole-pumpkin-seeds-the-ancient-heirloom-that-actually-survives-kansas-summers\"\u003eSeminole Pumpkins in Kansas\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/squash-vine-borer-how-to-identify-prevent-manage-the-1-pumpkin-pest\"\u003eVine Borer Prevention Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/saving-heirloom-pumpkin-seeds-how-to-harvest-dry-and-store-seeds-for-next-year\"\u003eHow to Save Squash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eAll Vine Borer Resistant Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Satisfaction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships from our homestead in Newton, Kansas within 1 to 3 business days. Seeds are packed in resealable kraft envelopes with variety-specific growing instructions. If your seeds do not germinate, contact us, we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fef9ef;border-left:4px solid #c8860a;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e🌱 Grow Your Whole Garden, Save More\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eLove Seminole? Our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties\"\u003eVine Borer Resistant Seed Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e includes Seminole plus 4 more proven moschata varieties, all naturally resistant to squash vine borers. Available as a 3-variety or full 5-variety collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties\" style=\"background:#c8860a;color:#fff;padding:8px 18px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;display:inline-block;\"\u003eShop the Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;border-left:4px solid #d4782f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;color:#2c1810;\"\u003eMidsummer in the Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eThe main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color:#d4782f;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSee our growing guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf5eb;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.75rem;font-weight:700;color:#2c1810;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePair With These Varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/honeynut-squash-seeds\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHoneynut Squash\u003c\/a\u003e - Compact vine, same pest resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dickinson-pumpkin-seeds\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eDickinson Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e - Classic pie pumpkin, moschata family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVine Borer Resistant Collection\u003c\/a\u003e - 5 varieties, one price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;opacity:0.8;margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources \u0026amp; further reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/plants\/edibles\/vegetables\/seminole-pumpkin\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUF\/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Seminole Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu\/pubs\/squash-vine-borer-home-and-horticultural-pests_MF3309.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eK-State Research \u0026amp; Extension: Squash Vine Borer (MF3309)\u003c\/a\u003e. Historical notes reflect commonly reported accounts from seed savers and university extension sources; growing observations come from our own Newton, Kansas Zone 6b garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure Seminole is your variety? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/vine-borer-resistant-varieties-compared\"\u003eCompare all 14 of our vine borer resistant varieties side by side\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 to 120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong vines, 15 to 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Seminole Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Seminole Pumpkin in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 90 to 120 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do Seminole pumpkins store?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCured Seminole pumpkins are famous keepers. Stored in a cool dry room they routinely last 6 months and often longer, which is part of why this Florida heirloom has been grown for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Seminole Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid with tan skin and smooth, sweet flesh bred for high yields. Vine borer resistant. Trialed and proven at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/spell-cast-f1-pumpkin-growing-the-moschata-hybrid-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking hybrid moschata with buff skin and a shape somewhere between a butternut and a cheese pumpkin. Versatile in the kitchen, beautiful on the porch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemi-vine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4-7 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuff\/tan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating, decoration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood general resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spellcast, butternut hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-SCF1-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpell Cast F1 is a striking modern hybrid bred for its unique dark coloring and eye-catching appearance. This specialty pumpkin combines ornamental beauty with genuine culinary value, a rare combination in the pumpkin world. Its compact vines and reliable production make it ideal for both market growers and home gardeners looking for something dramatic and different in their fall lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its decorative appeal, Spell Cast offers usable flesh for roasting and baking. Try it in pumpkin bread, muffins, or as a roasted side dish. Its unique appearance also makes it an unforgettable serving vessel, halve, hollow, and fill with soup or risotto for a stunning fall presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46376481456317,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-SCF1-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46405336858813,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-SCF1-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Spell_Cast_F1_Pumpkin_01.jpg?v=1770696464"},{"product_id":"new-england-cheddar-f1-pumpkin-seeds","title":"New England Cheddar F1 Pumpkin Seeds, Treated Orange Pie Pumpkin","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eNew England Cheddar F1 Pumpkin Seeds, a bright orange moschata hybrid (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) bred for rich flavor and deep color. Vine borer resistant with dense, dry flesh perfect for pies and soups. Trialed and proven at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/new-england-cheddar-f1-pumpkin-growing-the-orange-pie-pumpkin-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred for the Northeast but right at home in Kansas. This hybrid moschata produces buff-skinned fruits packed with deep orange, dry flesh ideal for pies, canning, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e112 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePie, baking, canning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh sugar content and dry matter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreated seed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheddar pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:0.88rem;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety ships as treated seed, coated to protect germination in cool, wet spring soil. Treated seed is for planting only, not for food or feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-NEC-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew England Cheddar F1 draws on colonial-era pumpkin genetics to deliver a cheddar-orange rind over dense, deeply flavored flesh. This modern hybrid captures the rich sweetness of New England heritage varieties while adding disease resistance and consistent performance. The distinctive warm orange exterior makes it a showpiece at farmers markets and fall displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMakes pies with extraordinary depth of flavor, rich, spiced, and custardy. Roast halves and puree for the creamiest pumpkin soup. The firm flesh also cubes well for roasting with root vegetables, and its concentrated sweetness shines in pumpkin cheesecake and quick breads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/new-england-cheddar-f1-pumpkin-growing-the-orange-pie-pumpkin-in-kansas\"\u003eNew England Cheddar Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/squash-vine-borer-how-to-identify-prevent-manage-the-1-pumpkin-pest\"\u003eVine Borer Prevention Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dickinson-pumpkin-seeds\"\u003eDickinson Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-island-cheese-pumpkin-seeds-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata\"\u003eLong Island Cheese Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46376481554621,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-NEC-10","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46405336924349,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-NEC-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/NewEnglandChedder01.png?v=1770750302"},{"product_id":"cushaw-green-striped-pumpkin-seeds","title":"Cushaw Green-Striped Pumpkin Seeds, Southern Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eCushaw Green-Striped Pumpkin Seeds, a Southern Appalachian heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma\u003c\/em\u003e) with natural vine borer resistance and beautiful striped skin. Light, sweet flesh ideal for pies. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, solid-stemmed \u003cem\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma\u003c\/em\u003e stands up to squash vine borers far better than common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/complete-guide-to-vine-borer-resistant-pumpkin-varieties\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:1rem 0;padding:0.8rem 1rem;background:#fff8e6;border-left:3px solid #c97a1a;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your seed treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated\u003c\/strong\u003e is our standard pack, pure seed only. Best for natural home gardens and seed savers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreated (Thiram)\u003c\/strong\u003e seed has been coated with thiram fungicide to protect against soil-borne damping-off in cool, wet soil. Treated seed must not be eaten or fed to animals, and should not be used for food, feed, or oil purposes. Wash hands after handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Southern heirloom with roots stretching back generations. The green-striped cushaw laughs at vine borers and summer heat. Its pale, fine-grained flesh makes silky pies and butters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10-15 lbs (up to 25 lbs)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen striped with pale orange flesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePie, baking, butter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat tolerant, borer resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crookneck, sweet potato pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU prefix:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-ARG-CUS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Green-Striped Cushaw (Cucurbita argyrosperma) has been cultivated by Native American peoples for thousands of years. Unlike most pumpkins in our catalog, it belongs to a different species entirely, which makes it highly resistant to squash vine borers, the number one pest in Kansas gardens. Its distinctive curved neck and green-and-white striped skin are unmistakable in the patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCushaw makes exceptional pies with a lighter, more delicate flavor than standard pumpkin. In Southern tradition, it is baked into custard-like pies or slow-cooked into preserves. The yellow flesh is mild and sweet, ideal for soups and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/saving-heirloom-pumpkin-seeds-how-to-harvest-dry-and-store-seeds-for-next-year\"\u003eSaving Squash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/squash-vine-borer-how-to-identify-prevent-manage-the-1-pumpkin-pest\"\u003eVine Borer Prevention Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong rambling vines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood vine borer resistance. Cushaw types (C. argyrosperma) have tougher stems than common squash, though not quite the solid stems of moschata.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cushaw Green-Striped Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vine borer resistance. Cushaw types (C. argyrosperma) have tougher stems than common squash, though not quite the solid stems of moschata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Cushaw Green-Striped Pumpkin in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 110 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do you cook with a green-striped cushaw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCushaw pie is a Southern tradition, and the mild sweet flesh also works in soups, curries, and baking anywhere pumpkin does. One fruit yields a lot, so plan to share or freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Cushaw Green-Striped Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Good vine borer resistance. 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Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) with deeply ribbed, brown-skinned fruits and sweet, fragrant flesh. Vine borer resistant. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/musquee-de-provence-growing-the-french-heirloom-pumpkin-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe storied French heirloom that graces the markets of Provence. Deeply ribbed, beautifully bronzed, and filled with dense, nutty-sweet flesh that makes extraordinary soups and pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e120 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15-20+ lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrown\/ochre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating, decoration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally good resistance\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-3 weeks in a warm, dry spot\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStorage Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-8 months, well cured\u003c!-- app-storage-spec --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeak Eating Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuring markedly improves flavor, best after a full cure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairytale pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-MDP-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusquee de Provence is a French heirloom that has graced the markets of southern France for centuries. Its deeply ribbed form and rich brown skin, often called \"fairy-tale\" beauty, make it as stunning on a doorstep as it is on a dinner plate. In France, it is the variety of choice for traditional soupe au potiron and gratin de courge. It stores beautifully for months, developing deeper sweetness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoast wedges at 400°F until caramelized, then puree for the silkiest soup you have ever tasted. The dense, orange flesh makes exceptional gratins, tarts, and even gnocchi. In Provence, it is traditionally paired with cream, Gruyere, and fresh thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fef9ef;border-left:4px solid #c8860a;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e🌱 Expand Your Moschata Garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eMusquee de Provence is stunning, but there's a whole world of vine borer resistant moschata varieties to discover. Our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties\"\u003eVine Borer Resistant Seed Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you five exceptional moschata varieties, including some of the rarest shapes and flavors in heirloom squash. Five varieties, one collection, $37.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties\" style=\"background:#c8860a;color:#fff;padding:8px 18px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;display:inline-block;\"\u003eExplore the Collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;border-left:4px solid #d4782f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;color:#2c1810;\"\u003eMidsummer in the Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eThe main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color:#d4782f;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSee our growing guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf5eb;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.75rem;font-weight:700;color:#2c1810;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePair With These Varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-island-cheese-pumpkin-seeds-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eLong Island Cheese\u003c\/a\u003e - Another classic pie pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heirloom-classics\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eGaleux d'Eysines\u003c\/a\u003e - French heirloom, warty beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heirloom-pumpkin-seed-collection-5-classic-varieties\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHeirloom Classics Collection\u003c\/a\u003e - 5 heirloom varieties, one price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 to 125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong vines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Musquee de Provence really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Musquee de Provence in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 110 to 125 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does Musquee de Provence need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it room. Vines run well past 10 feet and the fruit are heavy, so plant hills at least 6 feet apart and let it sprawl, or run it along a garden edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Musquee de Provence really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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A vine borer resistant heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) with smooth, spiced flesh perfect for baking. Grown and tested at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/dickinson-pumpkin-the-original-pie-pumpkin-growing-guide-for-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the pumpkin behind the can. Libby’s famous pie filling starts right here. Tan-skinned, heavy-yielding, and packed with smooth, spiced flesh that defines pumpkin pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10-40 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePie filling, eating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant, disease resistant\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10-14 days in a warm, dry spot\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStorage Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4-6 months in a cool basement\u003c!-- app-storage-spec --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libby's pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-DICK-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dickinson pumpkin is American pie history. This is the variety that Libby's used to build its canned pumpkin empire, before they switched to a proprietary hybrid. Originating in the Midwest, Dickinson produces large, tan-skinned fruits with smooth, sweet flesh that yields more puree per pumpkin than almost any other variety. Growing it connects you to a century of American baking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoast halves and puree for the most authentic homemade pumpkin pie. The flesh is naturally smooth, requiring minimal processing. Use it for pumpkin bread, muffins, pancakes, and home-canned puree. One Dickinson pumpkin can yield enough puree for 4-6 pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;border-left:4px solid #d4782f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;color:#2c1810;\"\u003eMidsummer in the Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eThe main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color:#d4782f;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSee our growing guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf5eb;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.75rem;font-weight:700;color:#2c1810;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePair With These Varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seminole-pumpkin-seeds-10-seeds\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSeminole Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e - Our #1 seller, vine borer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-island-cheese-pumpkin-seeds-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eLong Island Cheese\u003c\/a\u003e - Pre-1860 heirloom pie pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coffee\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003ePrairie Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e - Fresh roasted, pairs with pumpkin pie season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong vigorous vines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dickinson Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Dickinson Pumpkin in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 115 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dickinson really the pumpkin used in canned pumpkin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dickinson is the variety behind most commercial canned pumpkin in America. If you have eaten pumpkin pie from a can, you have almost certainly eaten Dickinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Dickinson Pumpkin really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) with exceptionally sweet, dense flesh and natural vine borer resistance. Grown and tested at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/bakers-branch-butternut-growing-the-appalachian-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA butternut selection known for its vigorous vines and excellent storage quality. Tan-skinned fruits with sweet, smooth flesh that deepens in flavor after curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e105 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-8 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\/buff\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butternut squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-10 · APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-25 · APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-50\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaker's Branch is a selected butternut strain prized for its vigorous vines and outstanding storage quality. Unlike standard butternuts, this selection produces heavier yields of uniform fruits with thick, deep-orange flesh. Originally shared among growers in the Appalachian region, it has become a favorite of market farmers and homesteaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel and cube for roasting, soups, or gratins. The dense flesh holds its shape when cooked, making it excellent for curries and stews. Try it roasted with olive oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of cayenne for a simple side that steals the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/saving-heirloom-pumpkin-seeds-how-to-harvest-dry-and-store-seeds-for-next-year\"\u003eSaving Squash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46409626058941,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46409626091709,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-BBB-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Bakers-Branch-Butternut-CW1.jpg?v=1771703945"},{"product_id":"tromboncino-squash-seeds-italian-climbing-zucchini","title":"Tromboncino Squash Seeds, Italian Climbing Zucchini","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eTromboncino Squash Seeds, an Italian climbing zucchini (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) harvested young as summer squash or mature as winter squash. Vine borer resistant. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/complete-guide-to-vine-borer-resistant-pumpkin-varieties\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Italian climbing zucchini that doubles as a winter squash. Harvest young for tender summer squash, or let it mature on the vine for dense, butternut-like flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60-90 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.5-1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimbing vine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-3 lbs (when summer), up to 15 lbs mature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight green to tan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer\/winter squash\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo (vigorous 15-ft vines)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant (moschata species), powdery mildew resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zucchetta rampicante, Trombetta, Serpent of Sicily, climbing zucchini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-TRB-10 · APP-SEED-MOS-TRB-25 · APP-SEED-MOS-TRB-50\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTromboncino (also called \"zucchetta\") is an Italian heirloom that has been grown in Italian kitchen gardens for generations. This unique climbing squash belongs to the moschata species, giving it natural resistance to squash vine borers, a massive advantage over standard zucchini. Young fruits are used like zucchini; mature fruits develop hard shells and sweet, dense flesh like winter squash. This dual-purpose nature makes it one of the most versatile squash in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest young (12-18 inches) and use like zucchini, saute, grill, or spiralize into noodles. Let them mature on the vine for winter squash with sweet, nutty flesh perfect for soups and roasting. The long, curved shape slices into beautiful rounds for grilling or making zucchini fritters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/saving-heirloom-pumpkin-seeds-how-to-harvest-dry-and-store-seeds-for-next-year\"\u003eSaving Squash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 to 70 for summer harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, 2 to 3 ft apart on a trellis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVigorous climber, best trellised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest young at 8 to 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Tromboncino Squash really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Tromboncino Squash in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 60 to 70 for summer harvest days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Tromboncino replace zucchini?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly how we grow it. Harvested young it cooks like zucchini, but it grows on solid-stemmed moschata vines that squash vine borers mostly leave alone, so it keeps producing into August when zucchini plants have collapsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Tromboncino Squash really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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Vine borer resistant with excellent storage. Trialed and proven at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/autumn-crown-pumpkin-growing-guide-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact moschata F1 hybrid (a muscat-pumpkin × butternut cross) with a frosted tan rind and butternut-style flesh. Manageable vines make it a good fit for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemi-bush vine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-4 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan with frosted overlay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating, pie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally good\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butternut-type moschata hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-AC-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Crown is a modern \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e F1 hybrid, crossing a traditional muscat pumpkin with a butternut. It keeps the sweet, dense flesh, small seed cavity, and long storage of the moschata family in a ribbed, flattened nutmeg shape on compact vines. As an F1 hybrid, saved seed will not grow true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast halves at 400°F for 45 minutes until caramelized. The flesh makes exceptional soups, risotto, and ravioli filling. Its natural sweetness pairs beautifully with sage, brown butter, and nutmeg. Try it as a butternut substitute in any recipe for richer, more complex flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46411579359421,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-AC-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46534941114557,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-AC-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Speelcast-Web.png?v=1772139410"},{"product_id":"honeynut-squash-seeds","title":"Honeynut Squash Seeds, Sweet Mini Butternut","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHoneynut Squash Seeds, the miniature butternut with concentrated sweetness. A \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e culinary favorite that's vine borer resistant and perfect for single servings. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/honeynut-squash-growing-the-mini-butternut-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mini butternut that took the food world by storm. Bred by Cornell, the Honeynut packs intense sweetness into a personal-sized package. Compact enough for smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e110 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18-24″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.5-1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemi-vine, compact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eabout 1 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\/buff\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEating, roasting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 2-3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePossible for compact types\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowdery mildew resistant, generally good pest resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey butternut, mini butternut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-HN-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoneynut was developed by Cornell University vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek as a mini butternut with dramatically higher sweetness and nutrition. It was bred from butternut lines into a personal-sized squash with deep orange flesh that is significantly sweeter than standard butternut. Its compact size makes it perfect for small households and single-serving recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply halve, scoop seeds, and roast at 400°F for 25 minutes, no peeling needed. The skin is thin enough to eat. Stuff with grains, cheese, and herbs for an elegant dinner. Honeynut is also exceptional pureed into soups, mashed as a side, or cubed into grain bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a);border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;border-left:4px solid #d4782f;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;color:#2c1810;\"\u003eMidsummer in the Patch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eThe main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color:#d4782f;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSee our growing guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf5eb;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.75rem;font-weight:700;color:#2c1810;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePair With These Varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seminole-pumpkin-seeds-10-seeds\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSeminole Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e - Our #1 seller, vine borer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waltham-butternut-squash-seeds-1\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eWaltham Butternut\u003c\/a\u003e - Full-size butternut, great producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heirloom-pumpkin-seed-collection-5-classic-varieties\" style=\"color:#c8860a;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHeirloom Classics Collection\u003c\/a\u003e - 5 heirloom varieties, one price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, 18 to 24 in apart, rows 5 to 6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact vines for a moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 1.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Honeynut Squash really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Honeynut Squash in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 110 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Honeynut good for small gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the best. The vines are shorter than most moschatas and each single-serving fruit roasts whole, so a small bed or a large container with a trellis can produce a real harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Honeynut Squash really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When should I plant Honeynut Squash in Kansas?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Direct sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. 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Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) with smooth, sweet flesh. Vine borer resistant with excellent baking quality. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/mrs-amersons-pumpkin-growing-the-southern-heirloom-pie-pumpkin-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA family heirloom passed down through generations. Mrs. Amerson’s pumpkin is a massive moschata that can reach 60 pounds. Sweet, dense flesh perfect for pies and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e110 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48″ apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6-12 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\/peanut\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePie, eating, soups\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant, powdery mildew resistant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Amerson's winter squash, family heirloom moschata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-MRA-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs. Amerson's is a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations. These heritage varieties carry the stories and flavors of the families who saved them, and Mrs. Amerson's is no exception. Its unique characteristics, developed through decades of careful seed saving, make it a one-of-a-kind addition to any garden. This is exactly the kind of living heirloom that Autumn Prairie Pumpkins exists to preserve and share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweet, fine-grained flesh is versatile enough for pies, soups, and roasting. Try it in your favorite pumpkin recipe and taste the difference that generations of selection for flavor, not commercial yield, can make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/mrs-amersons-pumpkin-growing-the-southern-heirloom-pie-pumpkin-in-kansas\"\u003eMrs. Amerson's Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46411579719869,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-MRA-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46421945712829,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-MRA-20","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Screenshot_2026-04-04_at_7.27.09_PM.png?v=1775349394"},{"product_id":"waltham-butternut-squash-seeds-1","title":"Waltham Butternut Squash Seeds, Award-Winning Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eWaltham Butternut Squash Seeds, the award-winning AAS heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e) and America's most popular butternut. Vine borer resistant with sweet, nutty flesh. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/waltham-butternut-squash-the-award-winning-heirloom-growing-guide-for-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold standard of butternut squash. Waltham Butternut produces reliable harvests of smooth-skinned, tan fruits with sweet, fine-grained orange flesh. Developed at the Waltham Field Station in Massachusetts, this AAS winner stores beautifully for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-guide\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 110 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36,48″ apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTan\/buff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEating, storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, 3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine borer resistant (moschata type), powdery mildew tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 6 months, cured and kept in a cool room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-peak-window --\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Eating Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCure 10 to 14 days, flavor improves about a month after harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waltham, Butternut Waltham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-WB-10 · APP-SEED-MOS-WB-20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the 1960s at the University of Massachusetts Waltham Field Station by breeder Bob Young. Waltham Butternut won the prestigious All-America Selections award in 1970 and quickly became the most widely grown butternut variety in North America. Its uniform bell shape, smooth tan skin, and small seed cavity set the standard that all other butternuts are measured against. A true heirloom that has stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quintessential soup squash, peel, cube, and simmer with aromatics for a velvety butternut soup. Equally excellent roasted with olive oil and sage, pureed into risotto, or used as ravioli filling. Stores 3,6 months in a cool, dry place, developing sweeter flavor over time. The dense, fine-grained flesh holds its shape beautifully when roasted or cubed into stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/best-pumpkins-to-grow-in-kansas-a-complete-variety-guide\"\u003eKansas Variety Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/waltham-butternut-squash-the-award-winning-heirloom-growing-guide-for-kansas\"\u003eComplete Waltham Butternut Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, planting tips, harvest timing, and kitchen uses for Kansas Zone 6b gardens. · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/squash-vine-borer-how-to-identify-prevent-manage-the-1-pumpkin-pest\"\u003eVine Borer Prevention Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"app-trust-line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;padding:10px 14px;background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #c8862d;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.92rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-trust-line --\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 4 to 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVines 10 to 15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Waltham Butternut really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Waltham Butternut in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 110 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Waltham Butternut store after harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCured fruit stores 3 to 6 months in a cool dry spot. Harvest when the skin is fully tan and the stem is corky, and cure for a week or two in a warm room first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Waltham Butternut really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) and official \u003cem\u003ekyo yasai\u003c\/em\u003e traditional vegetable since the 1800s. Vine borer resistant with distinctive hourglass shape. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/shishigatani-squash-growing-the-rare-kyoto-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eA Temple Vegetable from the Streets of Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the early 1800s, Shishigatani has been one of the official \u003cem\u003ekyo yasai\u003c\/em\u003e ,  the traditional vegetables of the Kyoto region, a short list of heirlooms so tied to Japanese culture that the regional government formally protects them. Buddhist priests have grown this squash in temple gardens and cooked it in \u003cem\u003eshojin ryori\u003c\/em\u003e, the austere, vegetable-centered cuisine of Zen monasteries, for generations. It is one of the oldest continuously cultivated vegetables in Japanese history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd almost nobody in the American seed market carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishigatani is unmistakable. The deeply ribbed and warted skin starts green and slowly turns a warm tan-brown as it ripens, developing a texture that looks almost ancient. At 110 days it has one of the longer maturity windows in our catalog, but patience pays off. The flesh inside is a delicate pale yellow, completely different from the orange of most winter squash, with a fine-grained, dry texture and a mild, clean sweetness that disappears entirely in soups and braises. It holds its shape exceptionally well when cooked, which is why Buddhist temple cooks have used it for centuries in dishes where the vegetable needs to carry the meal without falling apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a loud vegetable. It is a precise one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eWhy It Grows Well Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishigatani is Cucurbita moschata, the same species as Seminole, Thai Kang Kob, and Waltham Butternut. That matters for Kansas and Midwest gardeners because moschata varieties carry natural resistance to the squash vine borer, the pest that kills most backyard squash before it produces anything worth harvesting. You do not need to spray. You do not need row covers. The plant handles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant after last frost when soil is warm. Give it room to run or train it up a trellis. Water deeply and step back. At 110 days it is one of the slower maturing squash in the garden, so plan your start date accordingly for your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita moschata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow, fine-grained, dry texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply ribbed and warted, turns tan-brown at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, naturally, as C. moschata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, non-GMO. Save seed from your best fruit and replant every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant after:\u003c\/strong\u003e Last frost, soil temperature 60 degrees or above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 feet between plants, or train vertically on a trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soups, braises, tempura, shojin ryori, roasted whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale yellow flesh and dry texture make Shishigatani better suited for some preparations than the denser orange moschata varieties. It absorbs broth and seasoning beautifully without going mushy, which makes it exceptional in slow-cooked soups and Japanese-style simmered dishes. Cut into large pieces, simmered in dashi with a little soy sauce and mirin, and it becomes something genuinely extraordinary. It also roasts well whole, and because the flesh is drier than most squash, it holds together cleanly when sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have never cooked with a pale-fleshed squash before, the flavor is milder and more delicate than orange-fleshed varieties. It pairs well with subtle broths and seasoning rather than aggressive spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from Newton, Kansas. Open-pollinated, non-GMO. A legitimate piece of culinary history you can grow in your own backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/shishigatani-squash-growing-the-rare-kyoto-heirloom-in-kansas\"\u003eComplete Shishigatani Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, planting tips, harvest timing, and kitchen uses for Kansas Zone 6b gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46519245799613,"sku":"APP-SEED-MSCH-SHISHI-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46519245832381,"sku":"APP-SEED-MSCH-SHISHI-20","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/SHISHIGATANI-PumpkinSeed2.jpg?v=1773973132"},{"product_id":"black-futsu-squash-seeds-film-coated-treated-japanese-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata","title":"Black Futsu Squash Seeds, Rare Japanese Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eBlack Futsu Squash Seeds, a rare Japanese heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) with dense, sweet, nutty flesh and natural vine borer resistance. Available in treated or untreated, select above. Grown and tested at our Kansas homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/black-futsu-squash-growing-the-rare-japanese-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prized Japanese heirloom with a dark, warty rind that ripens from near-black to rich bronze-tan. 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Do not eat. Not for use in certified programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Futsu has been grown in Japan for centuries, treasured for its nutty, chestnut-like flavor and striking appearance. The flattened, deeply ribbed fruits are small enough for single-serving meals yet pack serious culinary intensity. Seed companies across North America prize it as one of the most flavorful winter squash in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalve and roast at high heat to bring out its natural sugars, the skin crisps and becomes edible when roasted well. Excellent in miso soup, pureed into savory squash custard, or stuffed and baked. The dry flesh makes an exceptionally rich soup base without becoming watery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 to 105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 4 to 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVines 10 to 15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Black Futsu Squash really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Black Futsu Squash in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 105 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Black Futsu taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutty and sweet, often compared to chestnut. The black-green skin ripens to a dusty tan in storage and the fruit are small enough for one meal, which makes it a favorite for small kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Black Futsu Squash really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) producing massive tan fruits with dense, sweet flesh. Vine borer resistant. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/pennsylvania-dutch-crookneck-growing-the-appalachian-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom with deep roots in Appalachian farmsteads. This Cucurbita moschata crookneck produces massive, pale tan fruits on vigorous vines, and like all C. moschata varieties, it is naturally resistant to squash vine borers. One of the finest long-season storage squashes, keeping reliably for 6 months or more in a cool, dry space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e110-120 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48-60\" apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong vine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10-20 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTan\/cream, orange flesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStorage, cooking, soup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks before last frost\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine borer resistant (C. moschata)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennsylvania Dutch crookneck squash, Long Crookneck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MOS-PADTCH-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania Dutch Crookneck is one of the oldest documented squash varieties in North America, grown by Pennsylvania Dutch communities since the 18th century. Its distinctive elongated, curved neck was a functional trait, the long, tapered neck stores more flesh, and the thick rinds protect the fruit through months of winter storage. Its lineage traces to family farms across the Appalachian region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweet, fine-grained orange flesh is ideal for hearty soups, pies, and roasting. The neck section is largely seedless, making it extremely efficient to process. Cube and roast with brown butter and sage, or slow-cook into a deeply flavored squash bisque. The sheer size of a mature fruit means one plant can feed a family for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46533400101053,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-PADTCH-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46533400133821,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-PADTCH-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/pennsylvania-dutch-crookneck-squash-seeds-heirloom-1.jpg?v=1774301237"},{"product_id":"wan-fu-f1-pumpkin-seeds-chinese-hybrid","title":"Wan Fu F1 Pumpkin Seeds, Chinese Kabocha Hybrid","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eWan Fu F1 Pumpkin Seeds, a high-performing Chinese kabocha hybrid bred for consistent yields and exceptional eating quality. Dense, sweet flesh on compact vines. As a Cucurbita moschata, it carries the strong vine borer resistance the species is known for, a real advantage in a Kansas garden. Shipped from Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $25+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/wan-fu-f1-pumpkin-growing-the-chinese-kabocha-hybrid-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-performing Chinese hybrid pumpkin bred for consistent yields and excellent eating quality. Wan Fu F1 produces handsome, flattened fruits with dense, sweet flesh, a staple of Asian home cooking and increasingly popular in North American kitchen gardens. As an F1 hybrid, expect uniform fruit size and vigorous early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-details\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px 24px;font-size:0.92rem;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanic Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e (hybrid)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90-100 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36-48\" apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-10 lbs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGray-green, dense orange flesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsian cooking, roasting, soup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 3 weeks before last frost\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF1, uniform fruit, vigorous growth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:0.88rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid, seeds saved from this variety will not produce true-to-type plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-sku\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--warm-beige,#f5f0e8);border-radius:8px;font-size:0.85rem;font-family:var(--body-font,'DM Sans',sans-serif);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e APP-SEED-MAX-WAN-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWan Fu (万福) means \"ten thousand blessings\" in Chinese, a fitting name for a prolific, reliable producer. This hybrid was developed to meet the high standards of Chinese home cooks who prize dense, dry, richly flavored squash flesh. It has gained a following in North American gardens for its reliability and culinary versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteam or roast halves and serve simply with butter and salt. The dense, dry flesh is ideal for Chinese-style red-braised pumpkin, congee, or steamed pumpkin pudding. Also excellent in Western applications, pumpkin pie, bisque, and roasted pumpkin salad all benefit from its concentrated, sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/kansas-pumpkin-planting-calendar-your-zone-6-growing-timeline\"\u003eKansas Planting Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- app-specs-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbita moschata (F1 hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 to 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in deep, hills 4 to 6 ft apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVines 10 to 15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Wan Fu really vine borer resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Wan Fu in Kansas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 95 to 100 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Wan Fu F1 a true kabocha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has kabocha-style dense, sweet flesh, but it is a Cucurbita moschata hybrid rather than a C. maxima kabocha. That species difference is the point: you get the kabocha eating experience on vines that resist squash vine borers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Wan Fu really vine borer resistant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. 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They draw pollinators hard all season, make excellent cut flowers, and the oil-type Peredovik variety provides a natural seed source for songbirds in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eWhat's in the mix, all open-pollinated heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMammoth Greystripe\u003c\/strong\u003e, Classic giant, 10–12 ft tall, heavy seed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e, Deep burgundy-red petals, striking and unusual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Warm orange-red with a dark center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soft pale yellow, exceptional pollinator magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, Multicolor mix of gold, bronze, and mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e, Near-black petals with gold tips, conversation piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeddy Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fluffy double-petal, compact 2–3 ft, great for borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Sunspot\u003c\/strong\u003e, Short-statured, large 10-inch heads on 2 ft plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeredovik\u003c\/strong\u003e, Russian oilseed type, high-fat seeds loved by birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3d6c3;border-radius:8px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fffdf9;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil reaches 50F. 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A Japanese moschata heirloom brought to the States in 1927, it carries deep chrysanthemum ribbing, which is what the name points to, and a rind that ages from soft buff to warm copper as it cures on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solid stems of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c!-- app-species-consequence --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.86rem;color:#5b4636;\"\u003eThe moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/what-is-cucurbita-moschata-and-why-does-it-matter\"\u003eWhy species predicts survival here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.\u003c!-- app-resist-glance --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seed-quality-germination-testing\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eSee the details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c!-- app-germ-promise-link --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut one open and the flesh is dense, deep orange, and genuinely sweet, with a nutmeg-and-spice note that grows rounder the longer the fruit sits. 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