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.

Jamaican Tropical pumpkin Caribbean calabaza variety for soups and stews

Jamaican Tropical pumpkin calabaza with mottled green and orange skin

Seeds

Jamaican Tropical Pumpkin Seeds, Caribbean Heirloom

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A fast-maturing tropical pumpkin that thrives in heat and humidity. The Jamaican calabaza is a staple of Caribbean cuisine, perfect for soups, stews, and rice dishes.

Growing Guide

Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
80 days

Sun
Full sun

Plant Spacing
36-48″ apart

Sowing Depth
1″

Vine Habit
Vine

Fruit Weight
8-12 lbs

Fruit Color
Orange

Best For
Eating, decoration

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks

Container Friendly
No

Disease & Pest Resistance
Downy mildew resistant, heat tolerant

Also known as: Tropical pumpkin, calabaza

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

History & Origin

Known as "calabaza" throughout the Caribbean, this tropical pumpkin has been a dietary staple in Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and across Latin America for centuries. Its mottled green-and-orange skin hides dense, sweet flesh that is the foundation of Caribbean soups, stews, and rice dishes. Uniquely heat-tolerant, it thrives in Kansas summers where cooler-season squash may struggle.

In the Kitchen

Essential for traditional Caribbean pumpkin soup, simmer cubed flesh with coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and allspice. Also excellent in rice and peas, curries, and empanadas. The firm flesh holds its shape beautifully in stews and braises.

Jamaican Tropical Pumpkin Seeds, Caribbean Heirloom

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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