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.

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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.

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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.

Guatemalan Green Ayote tropical squash with dark green skin

Guatemalan Green Ayote squash showing sweet orange flesh inside

Seeds

Guatemalan Green Ayote Squash Seeds, Tropical Heirloom

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$4.49

An ayote-type squash from the highlands of Guatemala. This argyrosperma variety brings exceptional heat tolerance and unique flavor. A rare find for Mesoamerican food traditions.

Growing Guide

Botanic Name
Cucurbita argyrosperma

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
125 days

Sun
Full sun (6-8 hours)

Plant Spacing
36-48″ apart

Sowing Depth
1″

Vine Habit
Vine

Fruit Weight
variable size, typically 8-12 lbs

Fruit Color
Green flesh

Best For
Eating, soups

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3-4 weeks

Container Friendly
No

Disease & Pest Resistance
Heat and humidity tolerant

Also known as: Tropical pumpkin, ayote

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

History & Origin

The Guatemalan Green Ayote is a tropical Cucurbita moschata cultivated throughout Central America and the Caribbean for centuries. "Ayote" comes from the Nahuatl word "ayotli," reflecting its deep pre-Columbian roots. This heat-loving variety thrives where other squash struggle, producing abundantly through the hottest Kansas summers. Its dark green skin and bright orange flesh are staples of Latin American cuisine.

In the Kitchen

Cube and simmer in coconut milk with spices for a Caribbean-style curry. The flesh is sweeter and denser than standard butternut, making it outstanding in empanadas, tamales, and tropical soups. Roast wedges with lime, chili, and cilantro for a vibrant side dish.

Guatemalan Green Ayote Squash Seeds, Tropical Heirloom

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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