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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) with smooth, sweet flesh. Vine borer resistant with excellent baking quality. Shipped from Kansas.
Cucurbita moschata varieties are generally less susceptible to squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here.
🛡️ Vine borer resistance, the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage.
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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
Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata
Cucurbita moschata
Life Cycle
Annual
Annual
Maturity
100 to 110 days
100 to 110 days
Sun
Full sun
Full sun
Plant Spacing
5-7 ft between hills, or 3-4 ft in-row with rows 6-8 ft apart
5-7 ft between hills, or 3-4 ft in-row with rows 6-8 ft apart
Sowing Depth
1″
1″
Vine Habit
Vine
Vine
Fruit Weight
6-12 lbs
6-12 lbs
Fruit Color
Tan/peanut
Tan/peanut
Best For
Pie, eating, soups
Pie, eating, soups
Frost Hardy
No
No
Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks
Yes, 3 weeks
Container Friendly
No
No
Disease & Pest Resistance
Vine borer resistant, powdery mildew resistant
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.
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.
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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.
Grown in Newton, Kansas
Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO Free shipping on seed orders $30+ Family Homestead · Newton, KS
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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From the patch to the porch
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