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 all orders over 0. 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.

Black Futsu squash seeds - rare Japanese heirloom - dark warty rind

Black Futsu squash - mature fruit bronze-tan rind - Cucurbita moschata

Black Futsu squash harvest - Japanese heirloom pumpkin variety

Seeds

Black Futsu Squash Seeds — Rare Japanese Heirloom

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Black Futsu Squash Seeds — a rare Japanese heirloom (Cucurbita moschata) with dense, sweet, nutty flesh and natural vine borer resistance. Available in treated or untreated — select above. Grown and shipped from Kansas.

A prized Japanese heirloom with a dark, warty rind that ripens from near-black to rich bronze-tan. Dense, sweet, nutty orange flesh with a dry texture perfect for roasting and soups.

Treated: Film-coated with a fungicide for improved germination and early-season vigor — ideal for wet spring conditions or gardeners who want maximum germination rates.

Untreated: Natural, uncoated seeds — the right choice for gardeners who prefer no fungicide treatment or who want to save seeds for replanting.

Growing Guide

Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
100 days

Sun
Full sun

Plant Spacing
36-48" apart

Sowing Depth
1"

Vine Habit
Vine

Fruit Weight
3-5 lbs

Fruit Color
Dark green, matures to bronze

Best For
Roasting, soup, baking

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks before last frost

Container Friendly
No

Seed Treatment
Select above

Note (Treated option only): Treated seeds contain fungicide coating. Do not eat. Not for use in certified programs.

History & Origin

Black Futsu has been grown in Japan for centuries, treasured for its nutty, chestnut-like flavor and striking appearance. The flattened, deeply ribbed fruits are small enough for single-serving meals yet pack serious culinary intensity. Seed companies across North America prize it as one of the most flavorful winter squash in any collection.

In the Kitchen

Halve and roast at high heat to bring out its natural sugars — the skin crisps and becomes edible when roasted well. Excellent in miso soup, pureed into savory squash custard, or stuffed and baked. The dry flesh makes an exceptionally rich soup base without becoming watery.

Black Futsu Squash Seeds — Rare Japanese Heirloom

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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