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.

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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.

Honeynut squash mini butternut variety with deep orange skin

Honeynut squash halved showing concentrated sweet orange flesh

Seeds

Honeynut Squash Seeds

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$4.29

The mini butternut that took the food world by storm. Bred by Cornell, the Honeynut packs intense sweetness into a personal-sized package. Compact enough for smaller spaces.

Growing Guide

Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
110 days

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)

Plant Spacing
18-24″ apart

Sowing Depth
0.5-1″

Vine Habit
Semi-vine, compact

Fruit Weight
about 1 lb

Fruit Color
Tan/buff

Best For
Eating, roasting

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 2-3 weeks

Container Friendly
Possible for compact types

Disease & Pest Resistance
Powdery mildew resistant, generally good pest resistance

Also known as: Honey butternut, mini butternut

SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-HN-10

History & Origin

Honeynut was developed by Cornell University vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek as a mini butternut with dramatically higher sweetness and nutrition. It is a cross between butternut squash and a wild Cucurbita moschata, resulting in a personal-sized squash with deep orange flesh that is significantly sweeter than standard butternut. Its compact size makes it perfect for small households and single-serving recipes.

In the Kitchen

Simply halve, scoop seeds, and roast at 400°F for 25 minutes, no peeling needed. The skin is thin enough to eat. Stuff with grains, cheese, and herbs for an elegant dinner. Honeynut is also exceptional pureed into soups, mashed as a side, or cubed into grain bowls.

Honeynut Squash Seeds

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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