Thai Kang Kob Pumpkin Seeds, Heat-Tolerant Heirloom

plants still need monitoring for damage. 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. 🌱 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 → Thai Kang Kob carries good downy mildew resistance on top of the moschata stem, and it's also one of the hardest to find in U.S. catalogs. It is not a heavy yielder, so plant it for the flavour rather than for volume. It's a true working variety from Thailand, selected over generations in a climate where every possible cucurbit disease and pest shows up every year. Gardeners who've fought mildew, vine borer, and heat stress year after year end up loving this one because it just keeps producing when other varieties quit. The fruit is flat and round with slightly bumpy green-to-tan skin and dense, sweet, deep orange flesh. It stores well, cooks beautifully, and has that rich moschata flavor that actually improves after a few weeks of cure time. This variety is Cucurbita moschata. Moschata squash is generally less susceptible to squash vine borer damage than many other squash, but resistance does not mean immunity. Inspect vines for eggs, entry holes, sawdust-like frass and wilting, and continue watching for other pests and diseases. Variety Details Species: Cucurbita moschata , heirloom, open-pollinated Origin: Thailand Fruit size: Flat round, 4 to 8 lbs Skin: Green ripening to tan, lightly bumpy Flesh: Dense, sweet, deep orange Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days Storage: 4–6 months cured Vine borer resistance: Generally less susceptible; not immune Disease resistance: Exceptional, mildew, leaf disease, heat stress Rarity: Uncommon in U.S. seed catalogs In the Kansas Garden Full sun, well-draining soil, 8–12 feet of space per plant. Thai Kang Kob wants heat and doesn't mind humidity. Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm, ideally around 70°F. If starting indoors, sow 3 to 4 weeks before your planned transplant date, then harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed. Mulch heavy, feed with compost, and rotate cucurbits yearly. This one rewards patience, cure it and the flavor gets better in month two. See the linked growing guide above for planting dates, spacing, and curing tips. Why Autumn Prairie Pumpkins We're a small Kansas seed operation that built its whole catalog around vine borer resistance . Every variety we sell is hand-selected, hand-packed, and shipped from Newton, Kansas. Strong soil builds strong plants, and the right variety makes the whole job easier. 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Quick Specs Species Cucurbita moschata Days to maturity 100 to 120 Sowing 1 in deep, hills 5 to 6 ft apart Sun Full sun Vine habit Long vines Fruit size 4 to 8 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 Thai Kang Kob Pumpkin 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 Thai Kang Kob Pumpkin in Kansas? Direct sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 120 days to maturity, a mid May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost. What is Thai Kang Kob best used for? It is a classic curry and roasting pumpkin in Thai kitchens. Dense flesh holds its shape when cooked, and the deeply ribbed fruit is a showpiece on the porch too. Will it ripen before frost? Thai Kang Kob Pumpkin needs 100 to 120 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 3 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .