What are heirloom pumpkin seeds?

Heirloom pumpkin seeds are open-pollinated varieties that have been passed down through generations. Unlike hybrids, you can save seeds from heirloom pumpkins and grow the same variety year after year. All our seeds are non-GMO and open-pollinated.

What growing zone are your seeds tested in?

All our seeds are grown and tested on our Zone 6b homestead in Newton, Kansas. Most of our varieties also perform well in Zones 5-9. Each product listing includes specific growing zone recommendations.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes! We offer free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Orders under $25 pay USPS calculated shipping. Seeds ship via USPS First Class, and coffee ships fresh within 48 hours of roasting.

What makes your coffee different?

Our Prairie coffee is small-batch roasted right here on the Kansas prairie. We roast weekly to ensure freshness. Available in Prairie Sunrise (light roast) and Prairie Blaze (medium roast), both in ground or whole bean.

Are your pumpkin seeds vine borer resistant?

Many of our Cucurbita moschata varieties are naturally resistant to squash vine borers, including Seminole Pumpkin, Long Island Cheese, Tromboncino, and Mrs. Amersons. We highlight vine borer resistance on each product page.

Garden Gifts, Heirloom Seed Gift Sets from Kansas

The gardener in your life already has opinions about their soil. Strong ones. What they probably don't have is a pumpkin they've never grown before, and that's where we come in.

Autumn Prairie grows heirloom pumpkin and squash seeds that you genuinely can't find at the hardware store. Rare French heirlooms. Ancient Native American varieties. Asian cultivars prized for flavor over appearance. All tested in our Zone 6b Kansas gardens before they make the catalog. Paired, when the occasion calls for it, with small-batch prairie-roasted coffee.

Every order ships from Newton, Kansas via USPS. Seeds are packed for long-term viability, they store well, so there's no pressure to plant immediately.

Gift Sets & Bundles

For the Gardener Who Wants to Try Everything

Our Prairie Prosperity Bundle is the complete package, a generous selection of heirloom seeds plus small-batch prairie coffee. Best for experienced gardeners who appreciate unusual varieties and want options.

For the Coffee + Garden Person

The Pie Pumpkin + Coffee Bundle pairs heirloom pie pumpkin seeds with our Prairie Sunrise light roast, a natural pairing for the fall baker. The Prairie Starter Kit keeps it simple: seeds, coffee, everything you need to start.

For the Gardener Dealing with Vine Borers

The Tough Garden Spring Kit is built for problem gardens. Five vine borer resistant moschata varieties plus coffee, everything needed to fight back against the squash vine borer. A thoughtful gift for a gardener who's been frustrated year after year.

For the Curious Cook

The Gardener's Gift Box is an approachable introduction, three heirloom seed packets plus coffee, packaged and ready to give. Simple, affordable, genuinely useful.

For the Sunflower Grower

The Mammoth Sunflower & Squash Kit combines towering Mammoth Grey sunflowers with heirloom squash, a full season of dramatic color and edible yield in one box.

Individual Seed Varieties as Gifts

Sometimes the best gift is a single remarkable variety. A few favorites:

Musquée de Provence, The pumpkin French chefs reach for. Stunning appearance, exceptional flavor.
Black Futsu, A rare Japanese heirloom with warted dark skin and chestnut-like flavor. Nobody has grown this one before.
Seminole Pumpkin, For the gardener tired of losing plants to borers. This one fights back.
Tahitian Melon Squash, Giant, unusual, and surprisingly easy to grow. A conversation starter in any garden.

Prairie Coffee

Our coffee is small-batch roasted in Newton, Kansas. Two roasts, Prairie Sunrise (light roast, bright and smooth) and Prairie Blaze (medium roast, bold and full). Available in 8 oz bags individually or as a sampler duo. A natural companion to a morning of seed planning.

Questions about what to order? Get in touch, we're happy to make a recommendation based on the gardener's growing zone, garden size, and what they've tried before.