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Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin Seeds, Southern Heirloom Pie Pumpkin
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Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin Seeds, a rare Southern heirloom pie pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata
The moschata group is the one that matters in a Kansas July. Solid, dense stems that vine borer larvae struggle to tunnel, and genuine tolerance for heat and humidity. Why species predicts survival here.) with smooth, sweet flesh. Vine borer resistant with excellent baking quality. Shipped from Kansas.
🛡️ Vine borer resistance: Excellent, the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata resist the squash vine borer that kills most common pumpkins.
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A family heirloom passed down through generations. Mrs. Amerson’s pumpkin is a Southern moschata with tan-skinned fruits that typically run 6 to 12 pounds. Sweet, dense flesh perfect for pies and soups.
Growing Guide
Cucurbita moschata
Annual
100 to 110 days
Full sun
5-7 ft between hills, or 3-4 ft in-row with rows 6-8 ft apart
1″
Vine
6-12 lbs
Tan/peanut
Pie, eating, soups
No
Yes, 3 weeks
No
Vine borer resistant, powdery mildew resistant
Also known as: Mrs. Amerson's winter squash, family heirloom moschata
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.
Related Reading
Untreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.
Will it ripen before frost? Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin needs 100 to 110 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 13 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window.
Shipping & Satisfaction
We ship seeds and coffee via USPS from Newton, Kansas. Orders typically ship within 1 to 3 business days.
Seeds: Flat-rate shipping. Ships year-round.
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Growing Tips
Each seed packet includes detailed growing instructions. For additional help, visit our Growing Guides or reach out to us directly.
Seed life: 4 to 6 years stored cool, dry and dark. Germination is strongest in the first 2 to 3 years, so sow the freshest packet first and test older seed before you plan a bed around it.
Complete your patch
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