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Musquee de Provence Pumpkin Seeds, French Heirloom
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Musquee de Provence Pumpkin Seeds, a French heirloom (Cucurbita moschata) with deeply ribbed, brown-skinned fruits and sweet, fragrant flesh. Vine borer resistant. Shipped from Kansas.
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The storied French heirloom that graces the markets of Provence. Deeply ribbed, beautifully bronzed, and filled with dense, nutty-sweet flesh that makes extraordinary soups and pies.
Growing Guide
Cucurbita moschata
Annual
120 days
Full sun
36-48″ apart
1″
Vine
15-20+ lbs
Brown/ochre
Eating, decoration
No
Yes, 3 weeks
No
Generally good resistance
Also known as: Fairytale pumpkin
History & Origin
Musquee de Provence is a French heirloom that has graced the markets of southern France for centuries. Its deeply ribbed form and rich brown skin, often called "fairy-tale" beauty, make it as stunning on a doorstep as it is on a dinner plate. In France, it is the variety of choice for traditional soupe au potiron and gratin de courge. It stores beautifully for months, developing deeper sweetness over time.
In the Kitchen
Roast wedges at 400°F until caramelized, then puree for the silkiest soup you have ever tasted. The dense, orange flesh makes exceptional gratins, tarts, and even gnocchi. In Provence, it is traditionally paired with cream, Gruyere, and fresh thyme.
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Midsummer in the Patch
The main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. See our growing guides
Pair With These Varieties
- Long Island Cheese - Another classic pie pumpkin
- Galeux d'Eysines - French heirloom, warty beauty
- Heirloom Classics Collection - 5 heirloom varieties, one price
Untreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.
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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.
