{"product_id":"vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties","title":"Vine Borer Resistant Collection, 5 Moschata Varieties","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\" style=\"font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:16px;color:#1c0f06;\"\u003eVine Borer Resistant Collection, \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e varieties that naturally resist squash vine borers. Twenty seeds each. Field-tested in Newton, Kansas. The smart way to grow squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f0e8;border-left:3px solid #a0522d;padding:10px 14px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:0.95rem;color:#3b2a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e› \u003cstrong\u003e3-variety option ($24.99):\u003c\/strong\u003e Buying Seminole, Thai Kang Kob, and Chinese Tropical separately (20 seeds each) totals \u003cstrong\u003e$28.97\u003c\/strong\u003e. You save \u003cstrong\u003e$3.98 (14% off)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e› \u003cstrong\u003e5-variety option ($39.99):\u003c\/strong\u003e All five varieties separately (20 seeds each) totals \u003cstrong\u003e$46.95\u003c\/strong\u003e. You save \u003cstrong\u003e$6.96 (15% off)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStop Losing Your Squash to Vine Borers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTired of watching your squash plants wilt and die from squash vine borers? This curated collection of \u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties carries natural vine borer resistance proven over generations in borer-heavy regions across the South, Midwest, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll varieties share the tough, solid stems that vine borers struggle to penetrate, unlike the hollow-stemmed C. pepo squash that borers love to destroy. These are not just resistant. They are productive, delicious, and worth growing in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not find this specific combination of moschata varieties assembled anywhere else. Several of them are difficult to source individually. We grow and pack them ourselves in Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3-Variety Option Includes (20 seeds each, 60 seeds total):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seminole-pumpkin-seeds-10-seeds\"\u003eSeminole Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the gold standard for vine borer resistance. Originally grown by the Seminole people in Florida’s borer-heavy climate. Heat tolerant, stores up to a year, and the sweet orange flesh is exceptional in pies and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thai-kang-kob-pumpkin-seeds\"\u003eThai Kang Kob Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Southeast Asian powerhouse bred for disease resistance in tropical heat. Compact, ribbed fruits with dense, sweet flesh. Resistant to vine borers, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-tropical-pumpkin-seeds-cucurbita-moschata-heirloom\"\u003eChinese Tropical Pumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, heat-tolerant variety that thrives where vine borers are worst. Large, flattened fruits with rich orange flesh excellent roasted or in curries. Vigorous vines that power through pest pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5-Variety Option Includes (20 seeds each, 100 seeds total):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in the 3-variety option, plus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cushaw-green-striped-pumpkin-seeds\"\u003eCushaw Green-Striped\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classic Southern heirloom that outgrows vine borers with vigorous, sprawling vines. The large, striped fruits have mild, sweet flesh perfect for baking. A staple of Appalachian gardens for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tromboncino-squash-seeds-italian-climbing-zucchini\"\u003eTromboncino (Italian Climbing Zucchini)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Italian heirloom climbs trellises and fences, keeping fruit off the ground and away from pests. Pick young as a summer squash or let it mature into a nutty winter squash. Incredibly productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy These Varieties Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll varieties are \u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has solid stems that squash vine borers have difficulty boring into. Unlike hollow-stemmed C. pepo varieties like zucchini, yellow squash, and most jack-o-lanterns, moschata squash gives borers nowhere to go, and the vigorous vines can often outgrow minor damage even in high-pressure gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is built for gardeners in zones 5-10 who have struggled with vine borers and are ready to actually harvest squash this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil is warm (65F+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 4-6 feet apart in full sun, rich soil with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTromboncino can be trellised to save space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll varieties are open-pollinated. Save seeds from your best performers each season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll open-pollinated and heirloom | Non-GMO | All Cucurbita moschata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/squash-vine-borer-how-to-identify-prevent-manage-the-1-pumpkin-pest\"\u003eVine Borer Prevention Guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eKansas growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"5 Varieties, 20 Seeds Each","offer_id":46429265428669,"sku":"BUNDLE-VBR-5","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Varieties, 20 Seeds Each","offer_id":46449622843581,"sku":"BUNDLE-VBR-3","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/app.webp?v=1773694964","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/products\/vine-borer-resistant-seed-collection-5-varieties","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}