New England Cheddar F1 Pumpkin Seeds, Treated Pie Pumpkin

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. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → Bred for the Northeast but right at home in Kansas. This hybrid moschata produces buff-skinned fruits packed with deep orange, dry flesh ideal for pies, canning, and baking. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle Annual Maturity 112 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 36-48″ apart Sowing Depth 1″ Vine Habit Vine Fruit Weight 15 lbs Fruit Color Tan Best For Pie, baking, canning Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 3 weeks Container Friendly No Disease & Pest Resistance Vine borer resistant ( Cucurbita moschata ) Flesh Quality High sugar content and dry matter Seed Treatment Treated seed Also known as: Cheddar pumpkin Seed treatment: This variety ships as treated seed. Plant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Treated seed is for planting only, not for food or feed. SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-NEC-10 History & Origin New England Cheddar is an F1 hybrid with tan skin and deep orange flesh, used for pies and other cooking. Plan for about 112 days to maturity and fruit around 15 pounds, with results depending on growing conditions. Seed saved from an F1 plant may differ from the parent variety. In the Kitchen Makes pies with extraordinary depth of flavor, rich, spiced, and custardy. Roast halves and puree for the creamiest pumpkin soup. The firm flesh also cubes well for roasting with root vegetables, and its concentrated sweetness shines in pumpkin cheesecake and quick breads. Related Reading New England Cheddar Growing Guide · Kansas Planting Calendar · Vine Borer Prevention Guide · Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds · Long Island Cheese Pumpkin Seeds 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Will it ripen before frost? New England Cheddar F1 Pumpkin needs about 112 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 11 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window . Packet choices: Choose 10 or 20 treated seeds for planting. Compare more pie pumpkin seeds or F1 hybrid pumpkin seeds .