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.

Cuban Neck crookneck pumpkin with curved stem and tan skin

Cuban Neck pumpkin sliced open showing dense orange flesh

Cucurbita moschata squash variety growing in garden

Seeds

Cuban Neck Pumpkin Seeds, Caribbean Heirloom Crookneck

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$4.49

A long-necked moschata with dense, sweet flesh concentrated in its elongated neck. Resists vine borers and stores for months. Prized in Caribbean and Southern cooking.

Growing Guide

Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
130 days

Sun
Full sun

Plant Spacing
36-48″ apart

Sowing Depth
1″

Vine Habit
Vine

Fruit Weight
7-15 lbs

Fruit Color
Orange, green, tan, white patterned

Best For
Eating, decoration

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks

Container Friendly
No

Disease & Pest Resistance
Vine borer resistant, split resistant

Also known as: Neck pumpkin

SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-CNP-10 · APP-SEED-MOS-CNP-25 · APP-SEED-MOS-CNP-50

History & Origin

Also known as Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck, this moschata heirloom has been grown for generations across the American South and Caribbean. Its distinctive long neck is solid flesh with no seed cavity, all usable meat. Cuban Neck is naturally resistant to squash vine borers, making it one of the most dependable varieties for organic growers in Kansas and the Midwest.

In the Kitchen

The long neck slices into perfect rounds for roasting or grilling. Cube it for Caribbean-style soups and stews. The flesh is dense, sweet, and makes outstanding pumpkin butter. Its solid neck means less waste and easier prep than most pumpkins.

Cuban Neck Pumpkin Seeds, Caribbean Heirloom Crookneck

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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