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Spell Cast F1 Pumpkin Seeds, Moschata Hybrid
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Spell Cast F1 Pumpkin Seeds, a Cucurbita moschata hybrid with tan skin and smooth, sweet flesh bred for high yields. Vine borer resistant. Trialed and proven at our Kansas homestead.
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 striking hybrid moschata with buff skin and a shape somewhere between a butternut and a cheese pumpkin. Versatile in the kitchen, beautiful on the porch.
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
36-48″ apart
36-48″ apart
Sowing Depth
1″
1″
Vine Habit
Semi-vine
Semi-vine
Fruit Weight
4-7 lbs
4-7 lbs
Fruit Color
Buff/tan
Buff/tan
Best For
Eating, decoration
Eating, decoration
Frost Hardy
No
No
Start Indoors
Yes, 3 weeks
Yes, 3 weeks
Container Friendly
No
No
Disease & Pest Resistance
Good general resistance
Good general resistance
Also known as: Spellcast, butternut hybrid
SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-SCF1-10
History & Origin
Spell Cast F1 is a striking modern hybrid bred for its unique dark coloring and eye-catching appearance. This specialty pumpkin combines ornamental beauty with genuine culinary value, a rare combination in the pumpkin world. Its compact vines and reliable production make it ideal for both market growers and home gardeners looking for something dramatic and different in their fall lineup.
In the Kitchen
Beyond its decorative appeal, Spell Cast offers usable flesh for roasting and baking. Try it in pumpkin bread, muffins, or as a roasted side dish. Its unique appearance also makes it an unforgettable serving vessel, halve, hollow, and fill with soup or risotto for a stunning fall presentation.
Related Reading
Will it ripen before frost? Spell Cast F1 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 and Tested in Kansas Zone 6b
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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.
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From the patch to the porch
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