{"product_id":"violina-rugosa-butternut-seeds-italian-heirloom-winter-squash","title":"Violina Rugosa Butternut Seeds, Italian Heirloom Winter Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistant. Rare in the U.S. Unmistakable on a market table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8rem 0;padding:0.6rem 1rem;background:#f0f7e6;border-left:3px solid #6b8e3a;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Free Shipping on Orders $35+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ships from Newton, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/violina-rugosa-butternut-squash-growing-guide\" style=\"color:#6b8e3a;\"\u003eRead our complete growing guide for this variety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eViolina Rugosa is an Italian heirloom butternut that almost nobody in the American seed market carries, and once you grow it, you'll understand why the ones who do, don't let go. The violin-shaped fruit, deeply wrinkled bronze skin, and dense amber-orange flesh make it instantly recognizable. The flavor is the payoff: noticeably sweeter, drier, and more concentrated than any standard butternut on the grocery shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because it's \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e, it comes with the trait we build our whole catalog around, \u003cstrong\u003eresistance to squash vine borer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moschata varieties have thick, hard, fibrous stems that SVB larvae can't easily tunnel. In Kansas, where vine borer pressure peaks June through July and routinely wipes out pepo-type squash plantings, that genetic armor is the difference between a harvest and a heartbreak. Vine borer resistance is kind of our thing at Autumn Prairie Pumpkins, and Violina Rugosa fits right into that playbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from northern Italy, also sold as Rogosa Violina Gioia, this variety is a staple in traditional Italian kitchens for pasta fillings, risotto, and roasted preparations where the dense low-moisture flesh shines. It's a genuine rarity in U.S. catalogs, which makes it a quiet standout at farmers markets and a great conversation-starter for anyone who thinks they've \"seen every butternut.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e, heirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Italy (also known as Rogosa Violina Gioia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches long, 4–5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, dry, deep amber-orange, high sugar, low moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan-buff with distinctive rugosa wrinkling and violin silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 months cured in a cool, dry space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine borer resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, thick-stemmed moschata genetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very uncommon in U.S. seed catalogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kansas Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, well-draining soil, and plenty of room to run, plan for 8–12 feet per plant. Start transplants 3–4 weeks before last frost in Zone 6b, or direct sow after soil temperatures hold above 65°F. The moschata genetics give you a real advantage on Kansas soil: thick, hard stems that squash vine borer larvae can't easily penetrate, and better heat tolerance than most pepo butternuts. Rotate away from cucurbits year-to-year, mulch heavily to hold moisture through July heat, and feed with compost rather than pushing nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full  for planting dates, spacing, pollination notes, and curing tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Autumn Prairie Pumpkins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a small Kansas seed operation focused on heirloom and vine-borer-resistant \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e varieties. Every packet is hand-filled, stored in climate-controlled conditions, and shipped from Newton, Kansas. Strong soil builds strong plants, and the right variety makes the whole job easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vine-borer-resistant\"\u003eBrowse all vine borer resistant varieties →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌻 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/pages\/kansas-garden-seeds\"\u003eSee our Kansas growing guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":46608252764349,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-VRB-10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":46608252797117,"sku":"APP-SEED-MOS-VRB-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/Violina_Rugosa_butternut_2.jpg?v=1775524810","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/products\/violina-rugosa-butternut-seeds-italian-heirloom-winter-squash","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}