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.

Mrs. Amerson's heirloom pumpkin, treasured family variety from Kansas

Seeds

Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin Seeds

★★★★★ 4.9 · Trusted by Kansas growers

$4.49

A family heirloom passed down through generations. Mrs. Amerson’s pumpkin is a massive moschata that can reach 60 pounds. Sweet, dense flesh perfect for pies and soups.

Growing Guide

Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
110 days

Sun
Full sun

Plant Spacing
36-48″ apart

Sowing Depth
1″

Vine Habit
Vine

Fruit Weight
20-60 lbs

Fruit Color
Tan/peanut

Best For
Pie, eating, soups

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks

Container Friendly
No

Disease & Pest Resistance
Vine borer resistant, powdery mildew resistant

Also known as: Mrs. Amerson's winter squash, family heirloom moschata

SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-MRA-10

History & Origin

Mrs. Amerson's is a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations. These heritage varieties carry the stories and flavors of the families who saved them, and Mrs. Amerson's is no exception. Its unique characteristics, developed through decades of careful seed saving, make it a one-of-a-kind addition to any garden. This is exactly the kind of living heirloom that Autumn Prairie Pumpkins exists to preserve and share.

In the Kitchen

The sweet, fine-grained flesh is versatile enough for pies, soups, and roasting. Try it in your favorite pumpkin recipe and taste the difference that generations of selection for flavor, not commercial yield, can make.

Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin Seeds

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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