{"title":"Winter Storage Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want squash on the shelf in January, grow the long-keepers. These \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cucurbita-moschata-varieties\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and butternut-type varieties cure down to a hard rind and hold their flavor for months in a cool, dry room, which is exactly what you want after a Kansas growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to start:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seminole-pumpkin-seeds-10-seeds\"\u003eSeminole\u003c\/a\u003e stores 6 to 12 months and shrugs off vine borers. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tahitian-melon-squash-seeds-pacific-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata\"\u003eTahitian Melon\u003c\/a\u003e gives huge fruit and long storage. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/waltham-butternut-squash-seeds-1\"\u003eWaltham Butternut\u003c\/a\u003e is the dependable award winner that keeps beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to cure and store your harvest in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/best-pumpkins-to-grow-in-kansas-a-complete-variety-guide\"\u003ecomplete Kansas variety guide\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eShop storage squash below.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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 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 $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\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\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\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\/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\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","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46405336694973,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-LIC-10","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46405336727741,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-LIC-20","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Long_Island_Cheese_01.jpeg?v=1770696470"},{"product_id":"seminole-pumpkin-seeds-10-seeds","title":"Seminole Pumpkin Seeds, Vine Borer Resistant Florida Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eSeminole pumpkin seeds, the vine borer resistant heirloom that has survived centuries in the Florida Everglades. 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 $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\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\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.08rem;color:#1c0f06;font-family:var(--heading-font,Playfair Display,serif);\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\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\/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\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 sends out new adventitious roots from other vine nodes, rerouting nutrients around the injury and continuing to grow. This is not just resistance, it is a true survival mechanism developed over centuries of natural 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 mildew resistant, 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 responds by generating new root nodes along its extensive vine network. It literally grows around the damage. 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, some growers report storage up to 18 months.\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. Five varieties for $22.99.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eSpring Planting Window Open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eKansas Zone 6b last frost: mid-April. Soil temps are reaching 65F+. Direct sow now through June for a fall harvest. \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","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46376513962173,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-SEM-10","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46405336793277,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-SEM-20","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/IMG_5560.jpg?v=1771119773"},{"product_id":"musquee-de-provence-pumpkin-seeds","title":"Musquee de Provence Pumpkin Seeds, French Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eMusquee de Provence Pumpkin Seeds, a French heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\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:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\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\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, $22.99.\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;\"\u003eSpring Planting Window Open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003eKansas Zone 6b last frost: mid-April. Soil temps are reaching 65F+. Direct sow now through June for a fall harvest. \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","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46376481947837,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-MDP-10","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46405337055421,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-MDP-20","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Musquee_de_Provence_3.jpg?v=1772929963"},{"product_id":"bakers-branch-butternut-seeds","title":"Bakers Branch Butternut Seeds, Appalachian Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eBakers Branch Butternut Seeds, a rare Appalachian heirloom butternut (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e) with exceptionally sweet, dense flesh and natural vine borer resistance. Grown and 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 $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\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","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":"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 $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\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\/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\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","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46424129863869,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-WB-10","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46424129896637,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-WB-20","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/ButterNut.jpg?v=1773849609"},{"product_id":"tahitian-melon-squash-seeds-pacific-heirloom-cucurbita-moschata","title":"Tahitian Melon Squash Seeds, Giant Pacific Heirloom","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eTahitian Melon Squash Seeds, a giant Pacific heirloom (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e) producing enormous fruits with sweet, dense orange flesh. Vine borer resistant and heat tolerant. 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 $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/tahitian-melon-squash-growing-the-giant-pacific-heirloom-in-kansas\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTahitian Melon Squash is one of those varieties with a history longer than any seed catalog. A \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e heirloom from the Pacific Islands, it was among the early rediscovered varieties that launched the modern heirloom seed movement, and for good reason. Few winter squash match it for sheer size, sweetness, or the kind of storage life that makes a September harvest last well into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are large, commonly 15 to 25 pounds at maturity, with exceptional plants occasionally reaching 40 pounds or more. The skin is a smooth, warm tan-buff at full cure. Cut one open and the interior is dense, richly orange, and unmistakably fragrant. The flavor is sweet and full, closer to a premium butternut than anything from the canned goods aisle.\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;\"\u003eWhy It Thrives in Kansas Gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e, Tahitian Melon Squash carries the thick, corky stem structure that makes the entire moschata species naturally resistant to squash vine borers. In Kansas and across the Midwest, where vine borers reliably devastate \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e crops (zucchini, acorn squash, most jack-o'-lanterns) by midsummer, this is not a minor detail. Tahitian vines grow through July, through August, and all the way to a full fall harvest without the borer pressure that ends so many other gardens' pumpkin seasons early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to that its heat tolerance, developed across generations in the warm Pacific, and Tahitian Melon Squash handles Kansas summers with composure most Northern European heirlooms simply don't have.\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 Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\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;\"\u003eStarting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 65°F, typically early to mid-May in Zone 6b (Newton\/Wichita area). For earlier harvests, start indoors in 3–4 inch pots 3–4 weeks before your transplant date. Vigorous germinator in warm soil; expect seedlings in 5–8 days at 70°F+.\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;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVines are expansive, 8–10 feet between plants, rows 10–12 feet apart. Train along a fence or property edge to manage spread. Fruits are too heavy for trellising; let them set on the ground.\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;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 95–120 days from transplant. In Zone 6b, plan for late-September to October harvest.\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;\"\u003eHarvest and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the stem corks and the skin resists a fingernail scratch. Cure 10–14 days in a warm, dry location. Properly cured, Tahitian Melon Squash stores 6–12 months at room temperature.\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\u003eHalve and roast cut-side down at 375°F for 45–60 minutes. Dense flesh holds up in soups and curries without turning watery. For pies, the flavor rivals anything from a can. For roasted cubes, it caramelizes beautifully with just olive oil and salt. One large fruit goes a long way, 20+ pounds of premium eating squash from a single harvest.\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;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom, seeds saved from healthy, fully mature fruits grow true to type year after year. Will cross with other \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e (butternut, Seminole, Musquée de Provence, Tromboncino) but not with \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. Isolate by 500+ feet to maintain purity.\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;\"\u003eDetails at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita moschata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95–120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 lbs typical; up to 40 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep orange, dense, very sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Borer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High (Cucurbita moschata)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 months when cured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–11 | Zone 6b Kansas tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newton, Kansas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/tahitian-melon-squash-growing-the-giant-pacific-heirloom-in-kansas\"\u003eComplete Tahitian Melon 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","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46536140685501,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOSCHATA-TAHITIAN-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46536140718269,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOSCHATA-TAHITIAN-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Tahitian_Melon_Squash2.png?v=1780713095"},{"product_id":"violina-rugosa-butternut-seeds-italian-heirloom-winter-squash","title":"Violina Rugosa Butternut Seeds, Italian Heirloom Winter Squash","description":"\u003c!-- app-accordion --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistant. Rare in the U.S. Unmistakable on a market table.\u003c\/strong\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 $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/violina-rugosa-butternut-squash-growing-guide\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolina Rugosa is an Italian heirloom butternut that almost nobody in the American seed market carries, and once you grow it, you'll understand why the ones who do, don't let go. The violin-shaped fruit, deeply wrinkled bronze skin, and dense amber-orange flesh make it instantly recognizable. The flavor is the payoff: noticeably sweeter, drier, and more concentrated than any standard butternut on the grocery shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because it's \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e, it comes with the trait we build our whole catalog around, \u003cstrong\u003eresistance to squash vine borer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moschata varieties have thick, hard, fibrous stems that SVB larvae can't easily tunnel. In Kansas, where vine borer pressure peaks June through July and routinely wipes out pepo-type squash plantings, that genetic armor is the difference between a harvest and a heartbreak. Vine borer resistance is kind of our thing at Autumn Prairie Pumpkins, and Violina Rugosa fits right into that playbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from northern Italy, also sold as Rogosa Violina Gioia, this variety is a staple in traditional Italian kitchens for pasta fillings, risotto, and roasted preparations where the dense low-moisture flesh shines. It's a genuine rarity in U.S. catalogs, which makes it a quiet standout at farmers markets and a great conversation-starter for anyone who thinks they've \"seen every butternut.\"\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;\"\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e, heirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Italy (also known as Rogosa Violina Gioia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches long, 4–5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, dry, deep amber-orange, high sugar, low moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan-buff with distinctive rugosa wrinkling and violin silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 months cured in a cool, dry space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, thick-stemmed moschata genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very uncommon in U.S. seed catalogs\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;\"\u003eIn the Kansas Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, well-draining soil, and plenty of room to run, plan for 8–12 feet per plant. Start transplants 3–4 weeks before last frost in Zone 6b, or direct sow after soil temperatures hold above 65°F. The moschata genetics give you a real advantage on Kansas soil: thick, hard stems that squash vine borer larvae can't easily penetrate, and better heat tolerance than most pepo butternuts. Rotate away from cucurbits year-to-year, mulch heavily to hold moisture through July heat, and feed with compost rather than pushing nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full  for planting dates, spacing, pollination notes, and curing tips.\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 Autumn Prairie Pumpkins\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a small Kansas seed operation focused on heirloom and vine-borer-resistant \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e varieties. Every packet is hand-filled, stored in climate-controlled conditions, and shipped from Newton, Kansas. Strong soil builds strong plants, and the right variety makes the whole job easier.\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":46608252764349,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-VRB-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46608252797117,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-VRB-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Violina_Rugosa_butternut_2.jpg?v=1775524810"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/collections\/IMG_5560_07abb744-66d2-430f-84b2-d60c12993312.jpg?v=1782518940","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/collections\/winter-storage-squash.oembed","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}