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. Most of our seeds are open-pollinated heirlooms, and we also carry a few F1 hybrids. All of our seeds are non-GMO.

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 $35 or more. Orders under $35 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 coffee is roasted in small weekly batches, Prairie Blaze right here in Kansas, and every 8 oz bag is packed and shipped fresh from Newton. Available in Prairie Sunrise (light roast) and Prairie Blaze (bold medium roast), 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.

Seed Quality & Germination Testing

We are a small family seed company in Newton, Kansas. Every packet we send out is one we would plant in our own garden, so seed quality is not a marketing line for us. It is the whole job.

How we test germination

Before a variety goes on sale, we run a germination check on a sample from that seed lot. We count how many seeds sprout under steady warmth and moisture, the same conditions you give them on a windowsill or heat mat. If a lot does not sprout the way it should, it does not get packed. We follow the standard most seed labs use, set by the Association of Official Seed Analysts, and we aim to meet or beat the federal minimum for each crop.

Germination is a snapshot, not a promise about your exact garden. Soil temperature, planting depth, watering, and timing all matter once the seed leaves our hands. That is why most of this site is growing advice and not just a checkout button. Strong soil builds strong plants, and a good seed is only the first chapter.

How we pack and store seed

Seed is alive, and it ages fastest in heat and humidity, which Kansas has plenty of in summer. We keep our seed cool and dry between harvest and shipping, and we pack to order rather than letting packets sit in a hot back room. Every packet is labeled with the variety, the seed count, and the date it was packed, so you always know how fresh your seed is.

Grown in Kansas, or sourced from growers we trust

Some of the varieties we sell are grown right here on our plot in Newton, hand pollinated and saved by us. Others come from trusted small growers who grow the same careful way. Either way, the seed passes the same germination check and the same packing and storage steps before it reaches you. We will never tell you a seed is something it is not.

What the numbers on your packet mean

Each seed packet holds 10 to 20 seeds depending on the variety. The packet also lists days to maturity and the basic growing notes for that variety. Days to maturity is a guide, not a stopwatch. A hot, bright Kansas summer can speed a moschata pumpkin along, while a cool, wet spring can slow everything down. Use the number to plan, then watch the plant.

If a packet ever disappoints you

If your seeds do not sprout the way they should, tell us. We would rather make it right than have you walk away from gardening over a bad packet. Reach us anytime at the contact page and we will sort it out.

Where to go next

Ready to plant? Start with our full seed collection, or if squash vine borers are your battle, browse the vine borer resistant varieties. New to growing in Kansas? Read when to plant pumpkins in Kansas first.