{"product_id":"la-estrella-f1-tropical-pumpkin-seeds","title":"La Estrella F1 Tropical Pumpkin Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome squash have been feeding families for generations. La Estrella is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis F1 hybrid Calabasa pumpkin belongs to \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e — the same tough, vine borer resistant species as our Seminole and Long Island Cheese. That matters in a Kansas garden. While \u003cem\u003eC. pepo\u003c\/em\u003e varieties get shredded by squash vine borers mid-summer, moschata keeps going. The thick stems are harder to penetrate, and the plants push through heat and humidity without skipping a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLa Estrella produces beautiful, nearly rib-less fruits averaging around 10 lbs, with a striking mix of green, tan, and red-orange coloring that deepens as it cures. The flesh is sweet, smooth, and firm — exactly what Caribbean, Latin, and South American cooks have been reaching for in Calabasa squash for a long time. It roasts well, purees beautifully, and holds up in soups and stews without turning to mush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for 125 days from transplant to harvest. Give it room — moschata vines are vigorous. A cattle panel tunnel or a generous patch of ground will serve it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e (vine borer resistant)\u003cbr\u003e\nType: F1 Hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\nDays to Maturity: ~125\u003cbr\u003e\nFruit Weight: ~10 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\nSkin Color: Green, tan, and red-orange\u003cbr\u003e\nFlesh: Sweet, smooth, firm\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\nSeed Treatment: Treated (FarMore FI400)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent La Estrella stock is treated with FarMore FI400, a protective seed coating that gives germination a head start in cool, wet spring soil. Prefer untreated? That option returns when it is back in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/how-to-grow-la-estrella-f1-calabasa-pumpkin\"\u003eRead the full La Estrella Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Estrella is an F1 hybrid — seeds from the harvested fruit will not grow true. For seed saving, see our open-pollinated moschata varieties.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown and packed in Newton, Kansas. Ships nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds \/ Untreated","offer_id":46829008847037,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOSCHATA-LAEST-10","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 Seeds \/ Untreated","offer_id":46829008879805,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOSCHATA-LAEST-20","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Seeds \/ Treated (FarMore FI400)","offer_id":46840208883901,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOSCHATA-LAEST-10-T","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Seeds \/ Treated (FarMore FI400)","offer_id":46840208916669,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOSCHATA-LAEST-20-T","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/LaEstrellaF1TropicalPumpkin01.png?v=1780434764","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/products\/la-estrella-f1-tropical-pumpkin-seeds","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}