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Autumn Frost F1 Pumpkin Seeds
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Autumn Frost F1 pumpkin seeds grow small, ribbed winter squash with a frosted tan rind and sweet flesh for roasting or stuffing. This Cucurbita moschata hybrid has butternut-style flavor and a distinctive shape. Choose a 10 or 20 seed packet for planting.
Choose Autumn Frost F1 if you want a smaller cooking squash with a distinctive frosted rind. The name describes its appearance: this plant does not tolerate frost.
Before you choose your packet
- What you receive: Seeds for gardening. Choose a 10 or 20 seed packet; fruit and plants are not included.
- Seed type: F1 hybrid
- Species: Cucurbita moschata
- Maturity: About 100 to 105 days from direct sowing
- Fruit: Rounded, ribbed fruit with a dark tan rind and frosted overlay; typically around 4 pounds, with size varying by growing conditions
- Space: 3 to 4 feet between plants; leave at least 5 feet between rows
- Vines: Medium vines; grow in the ground with room to spread
Packed and shipped from Newton, Kansas. Seed-only website orders of $30 or more qualify for free shipping under our shipping policy.
Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. Read the details.
Planting and care
Plant after frost danger has passed and the soil is consistently warm, ideally around 70°F or warmer. Sow about 1 inch deep in well-drained soil with full sun. Keep the seed zone evenly moist, not waterlogged. If starting indoors, sow 2 to 3 weeks before transplanting, harden off seedlings and avoid disturbing the roots. In Kansas, plan these pumpkins for spring planting and a fall harvest. Count backward from your local first-frost date using the longer maturity estimate, then allow extra time for weather delays. An autumn or winter order is generally for planning the next Kansas growing season. Wait until frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed before planting outdoors.
Vine borer resistance
Moschata pumpkins are useful choices where squash vine borers are a problem, but resistance varies and does not mean immunity. Check vines regularly for eggs, entry holes, sawdust-like frass and wilting. Keep watching for squash bugs and other pests too.
From the garden to the kitchen
Roast halves until tender, fill the cavity for stuffed squash, or blend the cooked flesh into soup. Keep mature, sound fruit dry and well ventilated after harvest. Its decorative rind makes it useful in fall displays before cooking.
About this variety
Autumn Frost F1 is a modern winter squash hybrid. It is a separate variety from Koginut. Buy fresh F1 seed when you want the same variety again; saved seed may produce different plants.
Common questions
Which packet should I choose?
Choose 10 seeds for a smaller planting or 20 seeds for a larger plan and backup sowing. Packet count is the number of seeds, not a promise of plants or fruit.
Can I save seed for next year?
Autumn Frost F1 is a modern winter squash hybrid. It is a separate variety from Koginut. Buy fresh F1 seed when you want the same variety again; saved seed may produce different plants.
Will these grow in Kansas?
In Kansas, plan these pumpkins for spring planting and a fall harvest. Count backward from your local first-frost date using the longer maturity estimate, then allow extra time for weather delays. An autumn or winter order is generally for planning the next Kansas growing season. Wait until frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed before planting outdoors.
When should I harvest Autumn Frost F1 squash?
Look for the mature dark tan rind with its frosted overlay, a hard rind and a woody stem. The usual 100 to 105 days from direct sowing is a guide, not a deadline. Cut mature fruit from the vine before frost; the frosted appearance does not mean the plant or fruit can withstand freezing.
Growing time, germination, fruit size and yield depend on temperature, soil, pollination and care.
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Growing Tips
Each seed packet includes detailed growing instructions. For additional help, visit our Growing Guides or reach out to us directly.
Grown and Tested in Kansas Zone 6b
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Seed life: 4 to 6 years stored cool, dry and dark. Germination is strongest in the first 2 to 3 years, so sow the freshest packet first and test older seed before you plan a bed around it.
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