Musquee de Provence Pumpkin Seeds, French Heirloom

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 → 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 110 to 125 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 3-4 ft in-row with rows 8-10 ft apart, or hills 6-8 ft apart (vines run past 10 ft) 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 Curing 2-3 weeks in a warm, dry spot Storage Life 5-8 months, well cured Peak Eating Window Curing markedly improves flavor, best after a full cure 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. Related Reading · Kansas Planting Calendar 🌱 Expand Your Moschata Garden Musquee de Provence is stunning, but there's a whole world of vine borer resistant moschata varieties to discover. Our Vine Borer Resistant Seed Collection gives you five exceptional moschata varieties, including some of the rarest shapes and flavors in heirloom squash. Five varieties, one collection, $37.99. Explore the Collection → Midsummer in the Patch The main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. See our growing guides Pair With These Varieties Long Island Cheese - Another classic pie pumpkin Galeux d'Eysines - French heirloom, warty beauty Heirloom Classics Collection - 5 heirloom varieties, one price 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Untreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year. Quick Specs Species Cucurbita moschata Days to maturity 110 to 125 Sowing 1 in deep, hills 6 to 8 ft apart, rows 8 to 10 ft Sun Full sun Vine habit Long vines Fruit size 10 to 20 lb Pest resistance Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. Common Questions Is Musquee de Provence really vine borer resistant? Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. When should I plant Musquee de Provence in Kansas? Direct sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 110 to 125 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost. How much space does Musquee de Provence need? Give it room. Vines run well past 10 feet and the fruit are heavy, so plant hills at least 6 feet apart and let it sprawl, or run it along a garden edge. Will it ripen before frost? Musquee de Provence Pumpkin needs 110 to 125 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 May 29 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .