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.

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Musquee de Provence pumpkin seeds French heirloom - seed packet front view

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Musquee de Provence pumpkin with deep ribbing and rich brown skin

Seeds

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.

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

Botanic Name
Cucurbita moschata

Life Cycle
Annual

Maturity
120 days

Sun
Full sun

Plant Spacing
36-48″ apart

Sowing Depth
1″

Vine Habit
Vine

Fruit Weight
15-20+ lbs

Fruit Color
Brown/ochre

Best For
Eating, decoration

Frost Hardy
No

Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks

Container Friendly
No

Disease & Pest Resistance
Generally good resistance

Also known as: Fairytale pumpkin

SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-MDP-10

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.

Musquee de Provence Pumpkin Seeds — French Heirloom

Growing Guide

History & Origin

In the Kitchen

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