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 $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.

Dickinson Kentucky Field pumpkin seeds heirloom - seed packet front view

Dickinson pumpkin, the original Libby's pie pumpkin with tan skin

Dickinson pumpkin cut open showing smooth orange pie filling flesh

Seeds

Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds, The Original Pie Pumpkin

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Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds, the original pie pumpkin behind Libby's canned pumpkin. A vine borer resistant heirloom (Cucurbita moschata) with smooth, spiced flesh perfect for baking. Grown and shipped from Kansas.

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This is the pumpkin behind the can. Libby’s famous pie filling starts right here. Tan-skinned, heavy-yielding, and packed with smooth, spiced flesh that defines pumpkin pie.

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
10-40 lbs

Fruit Color
Tan

Best For
Pie filling, eating

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks

Container Friendly
No

Disease & Pest Resistance
Vine borer resistant, disease resistant

Also known as: Libby's pumpkin

SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-DICK-10

History & Origin

The Dickinson pumpkin is American pie history. This is the variety that Libby's used to build its canned pumpkin empire, before they switched to a proprietary hybrid. Originating in the Midwest, Dickinson produces large, tan-skinned fruits with smooth, sweet flesh that yields more puree per pumpkin than almost any other variety. Growing it connects you to a century of American baking tradition.

In the Kitchen

Roast halves and puree for the most authentic homemade pumpkin pie. The flesh is naturally smooth, requiring minimal processing. Use it for pumpkin bread, muffins, pancakes, and home-canned puree. One Dickinson pumpkin can yield enough puree for 4-6 pies.

Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds, The Original Pie Pumpkin

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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